Building in Charlottesville consists of a long, laborious process. 

Raising rent should be based on market rates in your market, there is no need to be consistent unless you want to be. 

My current portfolio consists of 8 units, a fourplex, a duplex and two SFHs, in 3 different states.

If not I will consistently update here to create the biggest outreach I can considering my age!!! 

I understand that appreciation certainly helps an individual build equity, but I also am attracted to consistent cash-flow with a steady (albeit possibly slower) appreciation growth. 

I too am confused by the “It won’t look consistent to the tenant or to the accountant.”

This is a straightforward process that we’ve followed to consistently deliver high-performance properties, and it does not require secrets or gurus.

Losing 85% on a single REIT would’ve been devastating if you were all-in, but spreading out across 10 investments turned the overall outcome positive because of the winners.Here’s a few extra key tips to avoid big losses in passive investments:Focus on cash flow: Invest in assets that generate consistent income.

The key is to consistently put yourself out there and learn from others in the process.Good luck!

What markets have been stable for multi-family w/consistent strong rents?