Quote from @Melissa Odom: Hi BP Community,I have a small family-owned shopping center in Wimberley, Texas. 

Quote from @Michael Johnson: Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

.: New to REI & BP, and debating my first move.My Background:30, single, no kids, no property, high income, fully remote worker$300K to allocate toward real estate (+ $100K/year after tax)Currently renting in NYC but planning to move back to LA (hometown) in summer 2025 or the following yearTired of paying rent and want to start building equityMy Dilemma:1️⃣ House Hack in NYC – Stay a couple more years here, buy a small multi-family now and offset costs with rental income.

Quick question on those who have done seller financing:- Buying a 0.3 acre downtown fort lauderdale multi family, negotiated an around 1M price w lot of development rights, double lot. seller got it way back early 90s for pennies- got good credit 800+, w2 job etc put 40% down and mortgage bank offered 6.62% 30yr fixed (CF negative as this would make current rent roll not too much compared to the PITI)- property is in ok condition, needs 20-30k repairs which seller OKd, and all 3 tenants are month to month, pay bit under market but also ok- seller would like to do seller financing, interest only at 5.75%, 30yr amortization at 7yr balloon (CF would be positive) - id be paying some principal as well, just to grow some equity- buying this deal for the future development of the area (las olas, kushner broward crossing) so not really worried even if we overpay for it now, but never done creative finance as i always relied on a strong W2 job to get good loans but obv im used to 3% 30yr rates from covid times not this 6+ environment..Goal is to hold the property 3-5yrs, and then actually develop it or sell half the land / refinance, pull out HELOC if it appreciates.Questions:1) What does he know that i dont? 

Detached HousesWhen in doubt, consider the tried-and-true detached single-family house.

-If you have a single family home with a guest unit, you are likely going to sell at a higher price to an end user.

I don’t really care about appreciation, I mainly focused on significant cash flow with minimal tenant headaches. are you open to ground up development or new construction strategies like build to rent, single family home infill, small multifamily 2-3 unit infill, or land development?

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

You can find solid single-family homes, small multi-families, or even short-term rental properties in high-demand areas like downtown Indy or near major universities and hospitals.Indy has strong rental demand, landlord-friendly laws, and a relatively low cost of entry compared to major coastal markets.

It was a single family home in San Jose that he bought 40+ years ago.