I like the idea of a newer 4plex but they just don’t exist in my market.

So first off I would like to tell you that I had no idea that appreciation would happen like it has over the last few years.

Eric,, I think why people go for the fund model is the idea that they are spreading their money into multiple notes being held by the company.. while in theory this is great but as you noted you don't really have any security compared to being the beneficiary of the debt instrument IE debt is in your name. 

This is a cool idea. 

The only way I see a low or no-money-down scenario being viable is if you have a lender willing to lend based on the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio, and if you can find a deal where your total costs are low enough to keep the LTV within the lender’s limits. 

Get an estimate from a GC to get a good idea of what is required.Market Comparables: Check what similar-sized homes with finished basements or additional bedrooms are appraising for in your area.

When I went to cancel my membership, RentRedi gives you a large box in which you can describe to them why you decided to cancel, and there was a SHORT and hidden character limit!

Full gut renovation, including but not limited to full replumb, full rewire, complete mechanical upgrades, and new apartment finishes from studs.

Got any other ideas or use cases you’d like me to test?

It also offers a chance to shift into something more passive, reducing the hands-on management that seems to be more of a hassle now that you’ve moved.That said, the rental income potential from your properties is worth noting, but there’s a limit to how much you can boost your cash flow, especially after already making significant upgrades.