To me, renting an apartment or a "normal house" would cost more and I'm ATLEAST getting rent towards ownership/equity.

Any information would be appreciate, I can't wait to become a part of this community!

I'm in New Jersey and recently listed 3 apartments in Newark, NJ . 

In my market I have found there are under performing apartment buildings between 10-20units that have potential to increase rents and cash flow.

A friend of mine invested in one last year—apartments upstairs, a small coffee shop downstairs - and the combination of income streams made it a steady performer.Scaling with a 1031 Exchange:While not applicable unless you sell a property, planning for a 1031 exchange could help you scale quickly while avoiding capital gains taxes.

Examples might include areas in the Midwest, Southeast, or Sunbelt regions.Multifamily Properties: Consider duplexes, triplexes, or small apartment buildings to increase unit count and spread risk across multiple tenants.Short-Term Rentals: If you’re comfortable with the management requirements, STRs in vacation or business travel markets can offer significantly higher cash flow potential than traditional rentals.Value-Add Properties: Look for opportunities to buy undervalued properties where you can force appreciation through renovations or better management.Decision FrameworkRun the Numbers: Compare the projected cash flow, equity growth, and tax implications of selling versus holding with a refinance or HELOC.

Four properties provide diversification, greater potential for appreciation, higher aggregate depreciation deductions, and increased cash flow over time but involve more management complexity and higher leverage risk.

The complexity of selling nationally forced us to expand our headcount.

Larger properties offer economies of scale and better financing terms, but they also come with more complexities and higher upfront costs.

While we both have strong W-2 incomes, the large number of properties I own has made conventional lenders and agents caution that securing a loan for our primary residence could be a highly complex process.I’ve consulted with some local banks I work with, and one has expressed potential interest in financing our primary home.