Choose the Right LocationProximity to Campus: Prioritize properties within walking or biking distance to minimize transportation costs.Safety and Security: Research neighborhood crime rates and local security measures.Access to Amenities: Look for nearby grocery stores, healthcare facilities, and entertainment options.3.

. - $6k/ month is our freedom number from a W2- Buy & Hold MFH is our plan (turnkey with PM in place)- This quad was built in 2024 and we're able to secure a 3.75% 10 year rateHow's this deal looking or would it make more sense to go another route?

Traditional deals often don’t excite investors—offering $200/month in cash flow isn’t very compelling.But with co-living, you can offer 5X the returns, making it much easier to secure funding.Now, instead of asking an investor to put up a 20% down payment for $200/month cash flow, you can pitch them a 5% down investment yielding $1,000+/month—a much more attractive deal.Why Co-Living is the FutureCo-living isn’t just another strategy—it’s a high-demand, high-cash-flow, lower-risk investment model that aligns with today’s rental market trends.

In addition to property sourcing, I require an agent who can negotiate effectively on my behalf, ensuring I secure the best possible deals.If you have experience in identifying distressed properties or working with real estate investors in Florida, I would love to connect.

They either take too long or they throw in a ton of fees before closing making it not worth it?

I am now strict about the credit score, and not negotiating any of the other terms like decreasing the pet fee or security deposit to accommodate them.  

I would do some updates and add some color on the walls and maybe throw pillows etc.

Security – Achieving financial freedom by 36 means you need a strategy that moves faster than traditional buy-and-hold rentals.

Basic inquiries about rent payments, tenant status, and property finances were either deflected or completely ignored.Breach of Contract & Unethical Practices – Even after I informed her I was selling the property, she tried to list it for rent without my consent—seemingly to secure a tenant placement fee for herself.

Post '08' people had the luxury to analyze for "cheap" vs the pre-'08' pricing and feel a sense of security in there current price acquisitions.