We were especially thrilled to start our investing journey with a duplex, and it was even better that the tenants desired to stay and had been consistent with rent for many many years.

Several factors indicate the company is not that concerned about efficiency or ease of customer process: the website, a process that seemed to focus on one issue at a time instead of all issues at once, and consistently poor communications and lack of common sense from the loan analyst we were assigned.It started off very well with the initial point of contact, Austin Lornson, who did a fine job of explaining the general refinancing process, responding quickly and thoroughly to our questions.

The property was rented out from 2020 to 2023, generating consistent monthly cash flow of $450 after expenses.

I would say if you're looking to invest, the first thing I would do is to build your CORE 4 which consists of having a great realtor, contractor, property manager, and attorney in whatever areas you decide to invest in.

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

While it doesn't provide a sexy return like a flip or BRRR it's a great way to start and it's a slow, consistent return for you.

I think real estate due to the amount of money you can make and how quickly you can make it attracts people who may not understand the idea of sustainability and being consistent in what you do. 

@Grace Norton adding to what's been written already, you'll want to get a 2-year work history for both.To consistently pay rent, requires consistent income, which requires consistent employment.Pretty simple concept!

It’s fantastic that you’re diving into real estate investing.. especially multifamily properties, which can be a powerful way to build wealth and generate consistent cash flow.

It depends on your goals—if you're focused on growth, Cleveland might be the better choice, but if you want consistent rental income, Toledo could work well.