. - on a side note, even after 28% increase, their rent total is still about 30% below market.

I don't know about your market, but where I invest (Berwyn, IL) the market is crazy hot for multifamily.

@Tim Lindstrom , the first thing to look at are the addresses on either side of the house.

I purchased a 12-unit building and I need to replace the boiler.  One contractor recommended a 410,000 BTU Burnham boiler.  He claims that's the best value for the money and it will last for a long time if properly ma...

I would look at two things--condition of the place and reserves (sort of two sides of the same coin). 

It's a nice little money maker because I get a commission on the buy side and the listing side.

If there was a little more cashflow, would it eliminate an argument here or there about what brand of laundry detergent to use or to use hot or cold water?

HI BPer'sI'm seeking to buy some more multi families, in today's hot market it looks like off-market could be a good option.Does anyone have a good template letter for Mailing Multi-Family Owners?

I assume if you're using him and liked him when you worked on buy side it would be the same (unless he just doesn't think he's making enough money off it and it's not worth any work).

I do not charge the flipper a free because we have a handshake agreement that they will list the flipped property with me.In all aspects, I disclose the commission to both sides and make it clear on the second point that I will end up earning two commissions, but I will show them how I earn it by bringing the deal together and then marketing the high-end flipped property to the max.I hope this helps.