The nature of the relationship to me seemed exploitative and it bothered me a great deal. 

I have my eyes on New Haven, CT given its growing population and proximity to universities.

The PM company is starting to kick a little better lately but we had a rough 2024.Always remember that every positive and negative experience when taken well is an opportunity to grow as a person and to learn something valuable. 

It's an amazing place to learn and grow in real estate.

I'm looking more how can I grow my rental portfolio faster. 

5 Tax Mitigation Strategies Every Real Estate Investor Should KnowAs a real estate investor, every dollar you save in taxes is another dollar you can reinvest into growing your portfolio.

From what I read in the Wall Street Journal, there's a growing demand in those areas.If you're on the lookout for a reputable financial advisor, I know someone here in Scottsdale who's helped new inverstors navigate the financial maze.

If I used the HELOC, the investment needs to generate >9%.I recognize there are many variables not listed here but would love to hear from more experienced investors on more generally how you think about using cash vs. home equity to grow your portfolio in the current environment. 

.- The syndication sells later for $5M, and my share grows to $200K.- I want to 1031 exchange again.Question:Does my next deal have to be larger than $5M (the overall deal size) or just larger than my share of the equity in that deal - meaning, if 200k was 20% ownership then it has to be more than $1M (20% of sales price)?

🌟Great no move to Multifamily With the same skills you can manage a 1M fourplexMore independence when you grow your familyStart the journey to bill wealth  if you have a 350,000 at 6% your wealth per year 21000with a 1M  your wealth 60,000 per year  3XBuy a 350$ houses you need to have good credit great Income personalBuy a 1M  Multifamily    (my unit 350$ same income)+ 2Unit rent is your income+ 3rd Unit rent is your Income .Same only that your roommates don't live with you.