It’s more helpful to offer information rather than discourage someone from exploring their own path.FIFTH: I appreciate that you want to look out for others, but encouraging education rather than discouragement is more constructive.

With today’s rates you can only “cash flow” on these by paying cash but there’s really no point in that IMO.

When you start leveraging 90%+ especially with today's higher rates and the high cost of multifamily's compared to their rents, the numbers turn upside down real quick.

When looking at the property today, and the current rents that it is getting, anyone can see that the property is clearly underperforming.

Sure, there were a few hiccups along the way (like when a shipment of materials got delayed), but with some late-night calls and a bit of creativity, he turned it around.On the flip side, turnkey properties offer immediate cash flow with less day-to-day hassle.

While I am not educated on Cleveland or Columbus, I am in the southwest Ohio, aka Cincinnati.

Timber in the right area growth rates will equal about 12 to 14% return at todays prices if prices rise like they evidentially will then you can get rates of returns much higher..

How do I educate and reach the young(ish) professionals on the value proposition of these kind of "starter homes" to build equity, learn property management and save a ton of money relative to single unit purchases? 

Directly investing in real property investments, whether property, notes, tax liens, or leases requires a THOROUGH understanding of all LEGAL aspects concerning real estate law in general and the investment in particular.It’s IMPOSSIBLE for someone who hasn’t accumulated either a legal education in real estate law or 20 years active experience to have the knowledge and understanding of legal aspects sufficient to reduce legal risk to an acceptable level when investing directly in tax liens, notes or real property.  

I've only done one of these and the seller was well versed and kind of led the way so now it is my turn to get educated on it 🤓After lots of reading/listening/learning I am wondering why do we all tend to use LLCs more than Land Trusts in Florida?