The most popular strategy is to househack if you're able to just trying to learn and understand the market then people usually will upgrade to large multis and fix and flip.

Example would be for a SFH fixer upper in grandma condition:   $10k for demo and permits and prep, $10k for wall removing and layout revising, $10k for basement framing, $10k for drywall, $20k for paint, $30k for flooring, $20k for kitchen, $20k for baths, $20k for any MEP upgrades, $10k for trim work, $10k interior finishes 

So, a 1031 can be a good move if you want to keep deferring taxes while upgrading to an apartment complex.

This may include tax credits such as 45L for energy efficiency.Optimization of Energy Efficient Tax Credits: AI tools can help real estate investors identify which specific energy upgrades are the most cost-effective upgrades for their properties resulting in a higher return on the improvements.AI can help investors be more efficient and effective with their time and money.

10/16/24 - Update:I finally reached out to our HD contact (Brian) and he initiated the process on October 18th by forwarding my email to an internal contact and requesting the upgrade.

buying a random property on Zillow and making light cosmetic upgrades will not cut it in today's market.happy to answer any questions you have.

I would start with purchasing a multi family investment property, but I have heard different theories about whether one can make above average returns in a real estate market without making significant upgrades to a home.

As far as upgrades, it's going to depend on who your target market is. 

- Consider low-cost cosmetic upgrades that could improve rentability or sale value.

Hi everyone!Started my journey a year ago started doing some wholesaling and almost a quarter ago "moved" to Cleveland, OH to acquire the first property as an investor. During the last months I'm having some thoughts ...