And I visit my markets were I work every quarter and walk every loan..

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast host @Dave Meyer want's to help our community learn by giving real life examples of deals folks from our community have purchased or are considering purchasing by reviewing these deals and walking through step by step how he would think of this deal!

I'd thought about offering 145k and allowing my agent to take a 3% comission ($4,200), use the $800 on any inspection/closing costs, and the seller walks away with 140k.

I would walk the property (if you can) with a trusted contractor, but get the opinion from several. 

Starting small and scaling up is a tried-and-true path, and this community is filled with people who’ve walked that road and are eager to share their experiences.Feel free to ask questions, share your wins (and challenges), and tap into the collective knowledge here.

Had a woman show up, 4th-5th time today because of turning the stupid knob & walking out. 

I said Look I do not care if I sound like a B, we are NOT going to let them walk all over us

I have a fund I would be more than happy to walk you through our Pros and Cons.

It appears you will have a simple filing a lot of CPA's may turn you down and many will take anybody that walks in the door.   

This significantly lowers the cost per door and improves your return on investment.Scalability: A three-story walk-up design allows you to maximize your build cost and land use, just like most professional apartment developers do.Control with New Construction: Starting with a new build ensures fewer risks, as you’ll have control over the property’s condition and avoid surprises from existing structures.Pro Tip: If you do go with an existing property, make sure to thoroughly vet the deal to avoid hidden costs and issues.For first-time investors, multifamily new construction is often the best way to scale quickly, reduce costs per unit, and build a sustainable rental portfolio.