I would advise running your rents conservatively and vet property managers properly before signing anything.

It’s difficult to find levelheaded conservative advice.

I focus on finding deals that meet specific criteria, and I always keep my underwriting conservative to make sure the numbers work even on a worst case scenario.Right now, my big goal is to land my first property, ideally 20+ units in Florida, and build a strong portfolio from there.

be sure to stick to your 70% rule for the flip, know your numbers. run everything conservatively. overbudget for time and costs but 15-20% Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

You are being very conservative to avoid making mistakes, and that is a rare, admirable quality in real estate that is often undervalued. 

I have gotten a seller's credit for my 3 existing units but to be conservative, I will assume I am paying full closing costs here.At the moment, I have ~$25k in a HYSA and expect to save another $10k from my W-2 before I start putting offers in.

. -- Unincorporated counties -- historically, the more conservative, skeptical-of-regulation type of government bodies -- have clamped down.

I am definitely conservative and plan to keep my job until the REI cash flow is proven for income.

I believe ARV will be higher than this but starting at 800k is a safe and conservative number. 

Make sure to analyze cash flow, including conservative estimates for vacancy and maintenance.Indianapolis Market: Indy has solid multifamily options in neighborhoods like Irvington, Fountain Square, and near downtown.