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5 February 2025 | 28 replies
But if you know what you're doing in finding the properties and want a fixer upper, it's doable.I will say that the multi-family rental market is pretty saturated here though.
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7 February 2025 | 15 replies
Right now the market in Pittsburgh is pretty good for picking up small multi-units.
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2 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hi Chris, there are several options you could consider, but it would all be based on your risk tolerance.
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6 February 2025 | 28 replies
Sometimes cities will allow this, but it depends on local zoning rules.If neither option works, it might be worth consulting a real estate attorney to explore your options.
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5 February 2025 | 2 replies
Greetings - I am looking into acquiring my first small (2-10) multifamily property and am wondering how the Norfolk, VA and VA Beach areas are? If you are familiar with the area, which areas do you prefer and which ar...
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6 February 2025 | 4 replies
@Krystal Lozano A good majority of areas still produce day 1 cash flow for multi family in Pittsburgh with a 20-25% down payment.
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27 January 2025 | 23 replies
I assume mountain towns are my only option for cooler in the summer without humidity.
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21 January 2025 | 9 replies
There are towns that are not too far where there could be some options for you, but I would start going to real estate investor meetups and pair that with books and podcasts.
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12 January 2025 | 5 replies
Just make sure the town is ok with the land being zoned for multi-units, and look into construction costs, financing options, and permits ahead of time.
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5 February 2025 | 18 replies
When you say multi family properties do you mean 2-4 units or larger apt complexes?