To oversimplify the business model in acquiring leads:1) Time: cold call, drive for dollars, network2) Money: Mass mailers, virtual assistants, CRMs, ect.

I'm trying to get myself set up with some analysis tools for MF investments, and I really like the "Value Play" model that Berges has in his "Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartments".

I recently listened to @alwilliamson on The Michael Blank podcast and liked his model on extended stay vs long term or short term using part or all of a multifamily property.

I have been reading a lot of Robert Kiyosaki books and this seems to be his business model and sounds like I could keep my taxes lower by doing so.

Part of your returns are simply not easy to get to, that does not mean you don't get them, it just means that you have to plan ahead and be flexible.Spend some time looking at the various models of how to realize returns from real estate to better understand the various vectors of return:1.

Set your goals (I use the GROWER model in our mentoring sessions)4.

     For those that are interested in the rent by room model you may have heard the news. 

What is the appeal of this business model? 

@Rose LaurentThere are a number of business models what can work in Albany.

Please note, none of us have any idea what is going to happen but every investor should look at certain scenarios to see how that would impact their portfolio. easy, every smart guy moving from equity investment to debt investment like that's what happened these days but it's dangerous too when everyone is chasing "Chris investment model" LOLwith today's interest, only Nvidia and some tech can survive, Chris, most business in America is started dying anyway....