This is desirable/necessary for overall security.All the technology must be integrated and operate seamlessly in the eyes of the guest.

It feels as if the shift to more of an apartment home is what helps with tenant retention.Having amenities on property, such as dog parks and fitness centers, help with retention, and being close to amenities also helps.I think the same can be said for most smaller multifamily, with having washer dryer hook ups, 2 to 3 beds, at east 1 1/2 baths, if you have some privacy for a yard would be a huge bonus.I really would stay away from pools for small multi families.

I think the key is to do these during slow or at least stable times and not during major market shifting factors like the interest rates increasing rapidly.  

You asked about the risks and benefits of using leverage in real estate investing.The reality is leverage cannot be avoided, usually, in real estate investing.The risks are you get over-leveraged and your don't have enough cashflow and reserves to weather a market shift, extended vacancy, or major repair.The advantage is you increase your ROI by using other people's money and as little of your own money as possible.

I don’t really want to liquidate stock to pay off the HELOC, I can’t get my asking price for break even and so I can either A) take a loss on the sale or B) rent and cash flow a bit while I wait for the market to shift.

Lock in your rate before the market shifts to save on interest and then find the rockin' deal you've been waiting for.Let's get going!

The trick is to know when to shift gears!

We also own our management company & manage the properties afterward, offering a seamless, one-stop-shop experience.If you have any questions along the way, I’m more than happy to assist.

The real test comes when the unexpected happens: market shifts, economic downturns, or unforeseen challenges.

I’m excited to announce that BiggerPockets has acquired Left Field Investors (LFI) and, with this acquisition, we’re launching a groundbreaking new platform for passive investors: PassivePockets.The passive investing space has seen tremendous growth over the past few years, but it’s also faced challenges—shifting markets, questionable influencers/syndicators, and a lack of transparency between GP and LP.