For LTRs, prioritize markets with population growth and strong job markets.Wherever you choose, work with an investor-friendly agent who knows the local market and can help you analyze deals.

Be prepared for trial runs with several different candidates if you choose to hire a handyman to make sure they turn out to be qualified and dependable.

Choose properties needing minor upgrades to build equity.

If you choose not to invest them, you'll have to pay tax (28%) on 50% of that, which would be 2.8k €.

Think about it: most of them are able-bodied adults who choose to live (mostly) free off the backs of others rather than contribute to society.Rent payments are usually steady, but Section 8 tenants took a lot more work upfront, throughout their tenancy and at the end of their tenancy.

When someone who is not an electrician wants to do electrical work and you choose that because it's cheaper, don't you already know the answer?

But I also realize many people choose the direction of Appreciation first.In my hometown market (not Pittsburgh, but central NJ area), few small to mid size multi family properties could come close to cash flowing positively.

However, if both are desirable and available in your market, I would definitely choose smaller multifamily (1-4 units) hands down. 

One of the board members was there and is looking to retire, We hit it off and he opened up his 30+ property portfolio to me to choose from.

How do you balance these considerations when choosing a location?