I think it's just a matter of being a bit creative and finding opportunities to add value to a property.

The valuation and market value of a multi family property differs from a single family and you want someone that understands the distinctions if you go that route.

What worked for me was focusing on building strategic relationships with top tier people (quality partners) who could complement what I brought to the table—sales, management, and execution.When you are approaching sellers for creative financing, leading with a clear value proposition (and CONFIDENTLY) is key.

.- Value add - How much does it cost to build additional storage units?

Quote from @Andres Ortiz: Hello all, as many of us have been experiencing, I have not gotten any value from any of the PMs that I have engaged. 

Buyers could look at a DSCR loan which does take into account the revenue from the rent but it doesn't count towards the value of the property.Now, buyers could look at a business loan of some kind but I am not sure they would qualify if it is only one property and even then, the value is mostly in the property and not the possible revenue. 

When you take that same 100k and buy RE, you can buy $500k worth of RE value. 

Spending $15,000 on minor updates in a Hyde Park two-flat could raise the rental unit's value by $300/month.5.

Do your homework before committing to ensure you’re getting real value.3.

Eventually, Class A property values increased to the point that even increasing rents didn't allow them to cashflow upon purchase.So, the flood of new investors switched to buying Class B properties.