Duplexes cash flow better, have less risk, AND EASIER TO MANAGE compared to a SFH.  

The decisions and actions you make today can lead to incredible long-term benefits, so it's great that you're starting now.A good starting point is connecting with a lender that aligns with your goals.

The more deals you have under your belt, the easier it is to raise capital, attract partners, and negotiate better terms.2️⃣ Deals lead to more deals.

Traditional deals often don’t excite investors—offering $200/month in cash flow isn’t very compelling.But with co-living, you can offer 5X the returns, making it much easier to secure funding.Now, instead of asking an investor to put up a 20% down payment for $200/month cash flow, you can pitch them a 5% down investment yielding $1,000+/month—a much more attractive deal.Why Co-Living is the FutureCo-living isn’t just another strategy—it’s a high-demand, high-cash-flow, lower-risk investment model that aligns with today’s rental market trends.

We’ve been trying to onboard with AppFolio for the past two months, but the process has been incredibly frustrating.

Sure, you can make a few quick trades, but the playground monitors (a.k.a. the law) might notice, and you’ll miss out on the bigger opportunities and loyal customers.So, while skipping the license might seem easier, it’s not the best way to win at the toy game in the long run.I have this talk with 10-15 people each month at our Free Meetups here in MA, NH, and ME.

Just as an aside, both plan to keep their owned real estate and lease it to the business buyer.I like that because it makes the business much easier to sell.

Let's look at each:MATERIALSMaterials are actually the easier of the two to understand & monitor - as long as there's a decent amount of transparency about the materials needed. - Once an owner knows what materials are being used, they can then check pricing at Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. - Some materials for bigger jobs, like concrete, are harder to check pricing on.

Even in those cases, it’s difficult to create a significant gap between the purchase price, rehab costs, and ARV (After Repair Value).Investing in today’s market is incredibly challenging, and I’ve found that the BRRRR strategy is one of the least effective approaches right now.Let’s keep in mind that BRRRR gained popularity before 2020.

If you ever decided to sell the building but keep operating the business, it makes it much easier.