Long story short, I don't like factoring in lower costs just because a unit is freshly built/rehabbed. 

We for example, are OK with "Cabin Style" under this brand-new definition - since this issues comes up frequently:Properties with “Cabin Design (Style)” per appraisalreport are eligible if Foundation Walls = Concrete Block Roof Surface = Metal or Shingles Heating = FWA Interior Walls = Drywall or Plaster

I am still 100% fresh, but so far it seems legit and I am getting really excited.  

This home was brand new construction so of course there will be general wear and tear on certain items, and I have photos of items they claim are damaged or missing within the 1st month of me moving in along with a walk though video I took on my last day there after I spent a few days cleaning everything.

Hey everyone, I am a brand new investor and looking for some advice on my situation.

So if you're looking to get into multifamily, I would try to identify the people in your area who owns hundreds of units and provide them value in the form of property management, joining their brokerage and bringing them commissions, walking properties for them, starting a meetup to increase their brand.

Y’all gotta make that fresh to order people.

. - New roof- Gutter guards- New floors- New cabinets- Granite countertops- New stainless steel appliances- New tile in bathrooms- New light fixtures- New carpet in bedrooms- Fresh paint- Custom accent wall- Parking pad- New windows- New exterior paint- Updated light fixtures- Fans in the bedroom- First floor primary bedroom- First floor washer/dryer hook ups- Wrap around porch- Ample off street parking- Bonus room on 3rd floor What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

My name is Mike and I am brand new to the real estate investing world.

If you are in an inexpensive area that is growing, you can often get both cash flow AND great appreciation.With that in mind, I thought it worth sharing this fresh US Census data.