Great way to build a business and a rolodex of listings/sellers.

and a big believer in starting a conversation about how can we make this transition doable for you. 

I live in California (Central Coast) and have built a 12-door portfolio in Detroit, which has been a great market for both cash flow and long-term potential.Detroit still offers properties well below the $150k mark, with strong rent-to-price ratios and a market that’s seeing growth in key areas.

Listing your property there ensures visibility.Build Relationships: When agents reach out, respond quickly, highlight your property’s amenities, and showcase your flexibility to meet displaced families’ needs.Highlight Insurance-Friendly Features: Emphasize features like flexible lease terms, utilities included, and a fully furnished setup to attract insurance placements.This approach has helped me successfully market to insurance companies.

@Martin Manning To add onto what others have shared, in the most simplistic terms, apartment complex values are based on Net Operating Income, or NOI, and the cap rate.Price = NOI / Cap RateSo, if an apartment complex has an NOI of $100,000 and a market cap rate of 10%, the value is $1,000,000.Listing agents for complexes love to price based on a pro-forma, which is utter nonsense (unless you're in Austin, in which case apartment complexes apparently have floors made of gold).

I know I can't have it all but looking for a stable appreciating with some cash flow and a turnkey SFH.

A little more info, I am doing a full cosmetic rehab on one of the units and a lighter one on the other but I am assuming if I am going to split the utilities I should do that prior to any rehab. 

With patience, resilience, and a willingness to learn from experience, you can overcome these obstacles and set yourself up for success.

Set on 3.3 acres, this home has everything your buyers are looking for: a brand-new septic system, a state-of-the-art wall-hung boiler with radiant heat, and a stunning new kitchen complete with updated appliances and an island for gathering.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.