Michael DohertyPREMIUM#4 Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice Contributor Real Estate AgentWest Hartford, CtReplied 11 hours agoHi Brynn - Congrats on working towards retirement!

I own and manage 14 single family homes, all occupied nearly 95% of the time (stable rental market in my area), and currently analyzing a deal and figured why not ask for more input from all of you! Here it is:3 prope...

So, your analysis is flawed.As already mentioned, S8 is a TOOL, not a MIRACLE.Invest wisely...

Permits are at the final stage and I need to decide on a contractor.

If the financial analysis, including incentives and long-term savings potential, aligns with your goals, investing in solar could be a prudent decision.

Some has not.)Staging and photographyMaybe the most important step.

The cap rates appear attractive at first glance, though a thorough analysis of the local markets is essential, especially the long-term vacancy rates.

Market Analysis and Property Valuation: How can agents go above and beyond in providing market analysis and property valuations tailored to investors' needs?

At the end of the day, if you are prudent in investment analysis, have a good BS meter for smooth talking salesman, and know a bit about real estate to be able to do some basic diligence on the polished presentation many syndicators put together, than you would likely be fine going this route.  

Find a property, develop it, live in it, rent it out and then repeat.Another approach, which I believe may have already been mentioned is to find a mixed use property in lieu of just focusing on a 3plexAnother approach is to find something near one of the universities and run your rental analysis as if you are renting by the room at dorm like prices in lieu of renting each unit individually.