Ideally, I would like to use the buy and hold strategy, with a 50k budget to get started.  

I am not sure how much you get involved but do your employees contact the realtor and discuss market rents, do the math to check leases versus market rents and which lenders use the "lesser of the two".Closing in an LLC versus personal name can also add a rate hit as well as Escrow or No escrow.

The same way I'd have a fiduciary duty to shareholders if I was a revenue manager for a hotel chain or airline.Far from gouging, I most often use PriceLabs to automate discounting strategies. 

The next option is to get the device (you can get on Amazon) that shows the meter for what one unit is pulling versus the other.

Proof of concept seems to be a key part of your strategy starting off.   

I really want to do an apartment building but i want to build a track record first of smaller deals and just looking for a strategy to get into deals similar to a subto or wrap.whats an agency loan?

Paying more to guarantee getting the product versus jumping through hoops (short sale) or possibility of now owning it at all (auction).I'm only asking questions to understand!

My Edreco, I want to stay optimistic, but after 20 years in the business, I see a few concerns with your strategy—especially buying condos.

We’ve been actively investing in the Upstate NY region, and I’d love to share some insights about the local market, especially areas like Albany, Schenectady, and Troy/, which can offer great opportunities for investors.In terms of your budget and goals, there are definitely deals in Upstate NY, and with the right knowledge and strategy, it can be a very lucrative place to invest.

I have been investing here for years and I focus on the BRRRR strategy.