Remember, patience and diligence are key as you navigate through the dynamic landscape of real estate.

I live in California (Central Coast) and have built a 12-door portfolio in Detroit, which has been a great market for both cash flow and long-term potential.Detroit still offers properties well below the $150k mark, with strong rent-to-price ratios and a market that’s seeing growth in key areas.

The key is knowing how to navigate them:🔹 Finding the Right Deals – The best distressed properties aren’t always the ones sitting on the market.

Compare that to Tierrasanta, where market values hover around $3.01 million for a similar project, and it’s clear that location is key to making SB-9 projects profitable.Agents, this is where you can shine.

Purchase price: $145,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Finding a move-in-ready home that offers modern upgrades and country charm can be challenging—but this fully renovated 4-5 bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch is the perfect solution.

You know the model and have systems so tapping into your equity is a smart move.

Networking is key, so connect with local investors and lenders who specialize in multifamily deals.

The tenant base, on average, tends to be rougher on the properties, moves more frequently, and cannot absorb any rent increases.  

If it’s an older property or has deferred maintenance, you might want to lean toward the higher end.When it comes to CapEx (capital expenditures), planning for major replacements like roofs, HVAC systems, and appliances is key.

So now I have both my personal residence and a leased property as STRs.Even though I live 3 hours away from my leased STR property, I've built a team that assists with managing it, so I don't have to be there all the time.Here are some key things I've learned:Regulations: Research the specific STR regulations in the state and city where you're looking to buy.