I've been focusing on fourplexes as a first investment to spread vacancy risk but the inventory in my driving area is pretty low.

I’m always open to advice, collaborations, and networking with others who share the same drive for success.I look forward to engaging with you all and contributing to the discussions!

Basically, an okay deal now is better than a great deal in another few years.I live with my family overseas in a relatively unstable part of the world.

You basically don't know until you get the bill.

The issue with RUBS is that it is fluid and it hinges on the # of occupants and this poses issues: 1) A child uses less than an adult; 2) a worker from home uses more than one that drives to work; 3) A couple may have a child during tenancy which they fail to divulge; 4) friends and family may visit for a few days during holidays.... etc. etc. etc.  --- and... these issues become issues for the other Tenant and then turns you into the constant 'utility police' because you constantly have to monitor # of occupants... eww. 50/50 is simple and simply understood and 100% while vacant is also simply understood.

The sponsor is the one driving the ship, the one making decisions, the one who has to communicate, the one who is the bearer of good and bad news!

a market you know well, or vacation in, or have family in, or went to college in, or hope to move to someday.and above all... i'd try, if you can, to pick one you can drive to, within a few hours.  

I have the rental posted on basically every platform including facebook groups. 

Zac, while it is true that some trusts are complicated, file tax returns, get EIN's and need attorneys to set them up for you...what I am talking about is a basic Grantor Revocable Trust (Better known as a Land Trust or an "Illinois Type Land Trust").

But, if the units and amenities are basically the same, then when the rent agreement comes due, propose the same rent structure.As landlords, we need to continue to keep rents in alignment with the market.