My assumption was a new investor to the net lease space wouldn't be jumping in to a grocery anchored center but you're absolutely right, you can spin down the tubes real quick if all of a sudden your anchor leaves and several of the tenants have the right to reduce rent or terminate the lease completely.

We have learned over time to acquire quality assets to reduce expenses.  

If one still catches up to you then you have reduced the number of attackers.

The idea being if you can create a foundation and then place the modules on top with a crane and then join once they are located, you could significantly reduce the costs of the build. 

You might do some value-add type rehab, raise rents, reduce expenses by upgrading systems, appealing assessments, shopping insurances, etc.If you can find a deal now and you work that deal, it should on average get better over time ESPECIALLY when you get that opportunity to refinance at a lower rate.

I’ve also significantly reduced the number of expensive drinks out and generally have switched to just an iced tea at McDonalds for $1.51 if I’m craving a drink on the road.

Investing in Iowa provides superior cash flow, reduced entrance expenses, and knowledge of the local market.

If this is helpful how long would we need to live there to reduce capital gains taxes before selling the property?

This helps reduce operational costs and increase efficiencies, hopefully giving the landlord back time to spend on other areas of the business.Market Trend Predictive Analytics: There are AI algorithms that can analyze large amounts of data in order to predict property values and future market trends.

You say you are 23 and have saved up enough to start your real estate investing portfolio.You are considering having others help pay the mortgage by buying a duplex or triplex and living in part of it.Alternatively, you are considering buying a section 8 income property for around 100K.Since you state you are already paying $1,700 a month in rent, I would start there and buy the duplex or triplex to reduce your monthly housing costs while building equity.