There is way too much supply and these "big dog" buildings are offering insane incentives, effectively killing the small landlord.

I underestimated tenant behavior, facing issues like property damage, lease violations, and evictions.Once I realized the importance of focusing on the right tenant segment rather than properties, everything changed.

I will say a friend in real estate just posted last night on his story that he did cash for keys to get rid of two non paying tenants and 5 dogs.

As well as coffee shops like Bottoms Up Coffee are moving in and small microbreweries like Brew Dog and Land Grant 

Don't let the tail wag the dog.

Each one has a dog for $50 a month.

@Dayton BishopStarting investing with limited money can be achieved through various strategies such as house hacking, partnerships, bird dogging, subject-to deals, joining a Real Estate Investment Group (REIG), interning or working for a real estate investor, college networking, and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) or Real Estate Crowdfunding.

Just adding to the dog pile, but getting M2M leases on an occupied quad instead of long term lock ins is a huge win.

You can rent it now and then move in six months later, or you can come back in six months to see if it's still available.Here is another example regarding pets.THEM: I have four quarter horses, two miniature ponies, six dogs, two cats, and a raccoon that never leaves it's cage.

Licensed brokers in NC can't pay finders fees for unlicensed people (e.g. bird dogs) in NC.