@Roy Kinzer Rent control in NJ can be a tough pill to swallow and unfortunately has caused many of my deals to fall apart quickly once buyers/future landlords realize how strict the controls can be.

this is basically the business credit coaching partner that works with you over the course of 12 mos. to help you build up business credit for your company. 

Someone in the build chain knows the guy who writes the checks.

Hi BPersI bought and completely remodeled a building with three side-by-side, 2 bed 1 bath apartments and one small, 2 bed 1 bath house on ~1.5 acres in Ojochal, Costa Rica.

I'm still in the process of growing my portfolio, but have heard others 1031 all their smaller properties into a larger building and have a property management company manage, OR, set up a seller financing deal with another buyer that gives you the cash flow you desire. 

I think new builds don't really work from an ROI standpoint, but if you can find properties that have easy ADU conversions then the value might be there.I'm in MA and we just made ADUs legal by right, so I'm looking into the best ways to add value using them.

I'm just beginning but am considering a bigger commitment in the next five years or so by accessing some or even all retirement funds to buy a building (I'm sure people have thoughts on whether or not that is a good idea!).

This reduces your housing payment and helps you build equity. 

Depreciate 75% of the building value (excluding land) over 27.5 years for significant tax savings.

If the property has solid appreciation potential or you're building equity while learning the ropes, it could still be a good deal.