We will then, as the units turn over, get rents up a good bit further with additional design improvement renovations and hopefully reno into lower interest rates when they drop or at the very least in 5 years on our 20 year we'll have paid off enough to refi into a smaller loan.That is the only kind of smaller deal we can find in neighborhoods where we want to buy now. 

This ensures you focus your time and resources on deals that align with your goals.

One thing I’ve always done is focus on the 75th percentile of the rent estimates, as my properties tend to fall into that range (very nice, but small with no amenities).While I think there will always be some manual research involved, the current platforms lack key functionality that could be easily implemented with the available market data and technology.1.Quality Metrics:•Filter comps to match the quality of your rentals.

Look at their finishes and what they offer guests, use that as your baseline, then improve upon it.

Our current focus is workforce and affordable housing investing.

SF investing supports my lifestyle goals better than MF, because it is a lot more passive and I can focus on my other businesses.Which brings me to the next point.

Here’s a breakdown of the main ways investors fund their first deal while minimizing their own cash outlay:1.Private Money & Hard Money Loans– These lenders focus more on the deal than on your personal finances.

Here’s a fun way to think about getting your spouse on board: focus on what not to do.Don’t talk about REI every single day.Too much can be overwhelming.

Curious why you want to focus on multi-state and not close to home?

Marketing Yourself Locally – Focus on word of mouth and local networking.