From a cashflow standpoint, it's very difficult to make something happen unless you significantly leverage an under-used property (example: adding a unit in a building in a basement, renting parking/storage space, etc.)) and/or purchase a fairly undesirable property and invest quite a bit to bring it up to snuff.That being said, there's certainly something to be said for living cheaper and getting an opportunity to learn the trade.If you think about it from the standpoint of price per door, owning a small plex (2-3 units) can still be interesting.Example (desirable neighborhoods excluding DT, Verdun, Saint-Henri Plateau and Villeray)2 br condo = +/-350k Cost per door: 350kDuplex = +/- 550k Cost per door: 275kTriplex = +/- 650k Cost per door: 217kBecause the bank will take into account the lease when looking at your ability to pay, you can apply for a larger mortgage with a plex and the cost per door comparatively goes down.

Value add is in other income opportunities such as adding washer/dryers in units and renting out storage garages and covered parking to protect cars from hail.

An action plan.It's his money, help him protect it and grow it; his way.Me, I'm about to spend $4mm in the next two years in Self Storage. 

I'm excited to be under contract on our first commercial property and looking for some help.Among other things, this property has 28 storage units.

Data centers, self storage, industrial and distribution centers on the other hand, are emerging victorious.COVID-19’s Impact on TenantsMost important is the impact of the pandemic on our customers, our tenants.

Most 3 units are a duplex with finished attic - and come with a number of issues on the peripheral infrastructure like parking, laundry and storage space.

I’m a Fresh face in the wholesaling industry and Been at it for a couple days now.

Folks, I  have been mostly owning Rental properties and thinking to diversify into Self storage. 

I did find this on the US Dept of Housing and Urban Dev's website which states "Stationary storage tanks containing flammable or explosive material pose potential hazards to housing, including hazards from fire and explosions. 

I've recently graduated high school and I'm looking in to real estate investing as a potential career path. I've been reading books and listening to the Bigger Pockets real estate podcast for a couple months trying to...