“Hold steady” is a mindset issue more than anything.The world won’t accommodate you, so you’ll need some systems to enjoy the good times and weather the bad ones.Growing up, my family always placed an emphasis on real estate as an essential tool for wealth.

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $225,000

Cash invested: $80,000

Advertised as a portfolio sell, acquired two (C - Class) duplexes (1 bldg - ...

Even if the weather report said it was going to be clear all day, I have experienced enough unexpected thunderstorms that I wouldn't leave my windows open all the way. 

The National Real Estate Investor, an industry magazine focusing on publicity, research, etc., says that as a sector, commercial seems to be holding up. Obviously, we can take a recession if things don’t get all haywi...

Anything happens and I have cashflow and reserves to weather any market volatility or interest rate issue once refis are needed on the commercial property.

If you need a new roof, siding, or windows you do this first to ensure that following work doesn't get damaged by weather. 

@Richard Olshove if you need to use a service to determine weather or not to buy a prop you should not be in the business .

Look for value-add deals where the scope of work is limited to cosmetic improvements, like paint, flooring, and maybe some cabinetry, rather than structural issues, like mold, roofing, and other weather proofing.The lighter scope is more manageable for a beginner and usually doesn't result in major unexpected challenges.

Having a cash reserve is critical to weathering the bad times.

., inspector involved.You will need to run new service wiring from the new weather head(s)  to each new meter & then into the panel.