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So your capital gain when you sell this property will be calculate against your tax basis and not against your mortgage as many investors expect.

Quote from @Evan Haas: I'm focusing on 2-4 MF properties, but if the numbers worked for 5+ when I'm open to that too, I just am assuming I don't have the capital yet to go in that direction. 

Since new builds require upfront capital, you might not see immediate returns, but lower maintenance costs and higher rents typically make up for it long term.If you're serious about scaling with BTR, make sure you connect with experienced builders, property managers, and lenders who understand the strategy.

Can you find a way to capitalize on their work even if you don't buy "their deal".

Going through my real estate journey I have learned a lot, I am 24, a veteran and a graduate from Temple University,I started with aspirations of investing on a property and making a quick flip.My problem lied with fear of failing, my capital and my savings.I decided I wanted to learn the real estate market and know the ins and outs before I would make a bold choice on buying my first real estate home.

That still has the 50% use requirement, but can be used to create a tax loss. 

The fix/flip might be a good way to get such a relationship started: usually has lower cash out of pocket requirements and you can sell the property faster to recoup the capital invested, plus any profits.

We've sold off some of the smaller, lower end properties, and redeployed that capital into something that is a little higher end experience.

But you will need some good capital and reserves unless you have a very trusted boots on the ground partner that can help you out.