Smart investors first focus on finding quality properties—such as those in thriving areas of Brooklyn or potential neighborhoods around Manhattan—and then reverse engineer the process by improving management, optimizing rental structures, or enhancing facilities to make it worthwhile.

Repairing/improving to sell.

There are plenty free YouTube videos to listen to.

But I am glad I took this leap.Next Steps and future plansI have 3 airbnbs as of right now that I do Rental Arbitrage at, and can say I am pretty good at what I do, this is my second business I created and both times I was successful and started everything with low funds and youtube being my mentor.

If rates improve slightly, a cash-out refinance could lower your mortgage rate, but ensure the numbers work with your long-term goals.One thing to consider is your return on equity (ROE).

This upgrade not only improved comfort but also significantly modernized the property.

I never paint, swap rugs (except flooding), or do other improvements on rent controlled units This can lead to blight.Who benefits from rent control?

The key is to pick a lane—focus on improving as an investor, finding great deals, and letting a solid property manager handle the operations.

These systems are becoming more sophisticated and (my favorite) capable, leading to improved user experiences and potentially freeing up human employees to handle more complex tasks and interactions.

Watched some You tube videos about some ways, specifically creating a property LLC with WY LLC being a member manager LLC for the property LLC.