Would a bank even allow us to mortgage multiple buildings on a single lot without it being subdivided?

Are you basing this solely on what you can afford, or what you intend to make on it, or your target sale price? 

One small step forward each day!

Set aside a big pile of cash or rely on a line of credit you won't be using.The oversimplified insurance concept is to pay a small premium to cover a large loss.

Get a duplex and live in one side.

Unlike Robert K and many on this site, I judge a property based on total return.  

I’ve been working with real estate financials for a while, and I keep seeing one mistake that costs investors thousands: poor bookkeeping leading to missed tax deductions.🚨 Common issues I see:❌ Not properly tracking repairs vs. capital improvements❌ Missing out on cost segregation & depreciation write-offs❌ Scrambling at tax time instead of planning proactivelyI’d love to hear from the group—what’s been your biggest tax headache as an investor?

I started off with 3 houses on a lot and another house two lots down.

Why Part of a Good Deal is Better Than 100% of No DealHey BiggerPockets Community,As real estate investors, we all want the perfect deal—the one where we control everything, make the most money, and have the best terms.

One month of vacancy will cost you $2,600 + $200 utilities.