Back then we were getting 1% positive carry e.g.

Quote from @Kailas Tare: When deciding which market segment to target in real estate—whether it’s multifamily (MF) properties or single-family homes (SFH)—it's crucial to consider the dynamics of the competitive landscape and your own financial position.

Legitimate lenders may charge a small application fee (around $250) to verify you’re serious, but if someone’s asking for thousands with no real intention of closing, that’s a huge red flag.On a more positive note, there are creative financing approaches out there.

Back when we started virtually everything had positive cash flow but I was lured by the seemingly higher cash flow associated with class C.  

I'm looking to finance the project long term in a way that is helps me create positive cashflow.

We were in a financial position where we could keep our existing home, upgrade, and purchase another home.

But it has not always been this way, I have had my low-income rentals and I am in a very fortunate position today that I can take this approach.

I'm surprised you're still hearing negative things about it considering there's been so much positive press and chatter lately.

So there's a lot of positives I'm seeing from my research.

That's why mature investors with long positions like Boston while places like Brockton and Holyoke are more affordable.