Multi family isn’t as common as you’d find in other parts of the United States, but there are some good properties here to be had!

Common syndicator game of throwing out huge returns when other funds are going under because they want you to only look at that shiny number and not what their past performance has been

In terms of maintenance, they are generally safer because you are not responsible for the exterior and common areas and potential leaks, etc.

If you’ve got strong tenant demand, proximity to top employers, or even access to public transit, you’re laying a solid foundation.

I am a self employed residential general contractor.

Certainly, this is a common strategy.B.

@Benjamin Ying The only way to cash flow in the current market is to employ a higher effort strategy like STR, MTR, rent by the room, etc.The "cash flow on paper" properties in stagnant markets or C-D class neighborhoods are probably not the type of places that you want to own long term.

I'd definitely recommend considering the Columbus OH market - it's got strong macroeconomics with major employers coming in and developing here, steady population and job growth, and prices that still make sense for cash flow.

I did all my other due diligence like asking for paystubs, W2s, Tax returns, Employment verification, bank statements etc etc and did not see any red flags overall.

It's really simple; when ya don't know what to do or how to do it HIRE and employ those who do.