I am not sure this property is a worthy investment (my last RE purchases were in Dec 2021 - I purchased $4m that month and have already made over $1m from those purchases), but I do know you cannot convince me that buying the cash flow is a smart decision. 

I am thinknig of installing a smart door knob and lock so I or the tenant can program temporary codes to allow access when someone needs to show up to fix something. 

A smart man told me "instead of paying someone $30k to teach you, go take action and if you lose that $30k in the process of a few deals, you have learned more than GURU can ever teach you"

The smart ones may start moving from one type of rental asset to another....higher end stuff like 55+ communities, STRs...places where these new arrivals will never be.And here's a thought...what if the Govt orders Landlords to start housing these illegals?

Since I was a medical student, I've always been passionate about making smart investments for my future, and real estate has piqued my interest for its potential to generate passive income and build long-term wealth.

Not to sound like a smart a-- or anything but I have more than 40k to invest into multi family.

Most likely it's not a smart move.

You're making smart moves with your rental properties in Wilkes-Barre Scranton using the BRRRR method.Obtaining an 80% loan-to-value (LTV) ratio on a refinance for an owner-occupied property can be challenging, especially after a recent rehab.Lenders might look at how much your property is worth after the renovations, not just what you paid for it.

Albany is a place where if you are smart, knowledgeable on the areas you buy in you can get great cash flow, but I would agree with you don’t plan for appreciation at all.

Seeking alliances with like-minded investors for Win-Win deals is a smart approach.