For example - I have a duplex that rents for $1350 - the mortgage when I started was $636.

For example, a property in San Diego may lose $500 per month ($6,000 per year) but gain $60,000 per year in value, making it worthwhile to "lose" money each month in exchange for long-term gains.I recommend you start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

For example if I sold my business then used the proceeds to acquire another one or several? 

Does anyone else have examples of this happening in the past in other places?

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

For example, I saw a good deal that needed work.

To help you with running your own analysis I find it helps to use an example, so I will give an example from my own market.

Just throwing a fake example here: a 3/2 SFR in NY vs a 3/2 in OH, MI, IN etc. what are the property taxes?

Existing-home sales, for example, hit their lowest level in nearly 30 years in 2024, with just 4.06 million transactions.

For example, if local regulations require energy-efficient upgrades, prioritize these changes to avoid fines and demonstrate your commitment to sustainable practices.Case Study: In 2020, many cities introduced rent control measures.