It’s quite appealing as a long term investment - even at today’s rates.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

You have to do the research on the property itself to make sure it makes sense and is a good investment strategy first.

Anyone have experience renting a Non-Conforming triplex unit that meets Code through Section 8?  I don't have much experience dealing with Section 8 and I wonder whether there's a risk of bringing attention to a non-c...

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Good luck with your tenant.

I got a reasonable discount on the purchase price, and it has made me a good amount of money over the years.

Then generally the best advice is to buy in the best area that you can afford, even if the cash flow isn’t as good in year one you will get more market appreciation in equity and rent growth in the better area.

If I'm borrowing at 7.5%, is that value destruction (unless appreciation is really good)?

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.