New blood in the forum is always exciting.. what's your top strategy for finding hidden deals?

Or if you’d be swamped by forum posts saying developer. 

Also, while this is a multifamily investment, I would generally say the Syndication review forum and/or PassivePockets may be a better place to yield results in your inquiry.

The tax benefits refer to the tax deductions from mortgage interest and property tax.The returns mainly rely on appreciation, and the cash flow only improves in the last few years, also depending on securing the 5% refinance rate.I've learned a lot from this forum, but as I start to operate on my own, I'm still not completely confident.

Hey @John Murphy, welcome to the BP Forum!

I saw what others had posted in forums about their positive experiences.

Check out this recent thread on LLC’s, it’s pretty eye-opening that of all the very experienced investors on here, with centuries of investing experience combined, the consensus was that LLC’s are not needed for most investors:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/926/ Of course gurus will tell you that you need one before you even have a single property, because it makes them sound smart.

Some of the issues I have clarified so far from this and other forums:1.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

I recently joined the forum and would like to quickly list my requirements without much ado.1.