You definitely can't just buy a building low down, do no work to it and keep old rents and expect to profit. 

I’m looking to build connections with realtors here in the DFW area, as I’m eager to explore opportunities and share knowledge with professionals in the real estate industry.If you're a realtor or involved in any real estate activities in the DFW region, I’d love to connect and collaborate.

It's nothing spectacular, just utility bills, trailing 12, rent rolls or whatever he's got so I can build an accurate assessment and make a fair offer.

Typically, the adjustments I see on appraisals for basements are more flat rate adjustments. 10k is usually the number I've seen.What stinks is that there are a couple of model types that have below grade space where the builder, I'm sure, was trying to lower the taxes by having it below grade so the county wouldn't count that space in the assessment.

You’re thinking the right way—keep building, and you’ll be in a great position for that apartment building loan in 10 years.

For me it’s building connections with buyers in a new market. 

I have septic tank separate for each unit in the back  with dozing tank with motor in middle Elgin septic system in the front of building.

Equity is your frozen cash that you access as it grows to build your portfolio 

It’s crucial to build a solid relationship with your contractors, ensuring they understand your expectations and budget constraints.

I wasn’t handed a blueprint for success—I had to build my own, piece by piece.Right now, I’m navigating real estate while under pressure and recent setbacks .