I have found that by having a plan and a general idea of what would be best to upgrade or fix next I can dramatically reduce unexpected expenses.

Bottom line, not sure how good an idea it would be to buy MF in an area that is trending strongly toward different kind of development overall, even if there is something affordable.In terms of 3d Ward, the prices drop dramatically once you get on the east side of South Freeway.

If that is a 'dramatic chipmunk' I'd hate to see the size of the gophers where you live!

Once you have deal flow, the cost per deal drops dramatically.

The price has also gone up dramatically.

I can all but guarantee that it is not.Will things change dramatically in the next year or two probably not but in the course of 10 or 20 years I would say that it is nearly a certainty.

Dumb wife, bet he wonders if the wife was a better deal seeing how this area has improved dramatically in appreciation.

It would be interesting to hear stories of what some of you did BEFORE discovering real estate;Is your life dramatically different NOW?

Any risk of the HOA going up dramatically and chewing badly into your numbers?

This method reduces vacancy dramatically, and provides peace of mind as leases end, knowing you've already signed a lease with new qualified tenants.Good luck!