You typically fall into a deal or two at the start, but then you have to really go to work to keep it going.Biggest mistake most investors make is assuming all properties perform the same, regardless of location, tenant pool, etc.Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.When investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

For the investors making money typically they figure out the strategy and location that works BEST for their particular situation and then go all in on that! 

(option to go to 24, but I want the initial project to begin locally.)Location- OhioMarket type- Local, within 8 miles to meBuilds- Identical 2700sf, 4 bed, 3 bath , placing the same structure that meets the tenants criteria in 9 locations.Debt: Seeking a refinancing option  based on a 9% cap rateThe difference ( 450,000 x 9= 4,050,000    vs    NOI of $384,261 / 9% = 4,269,576 or $474k/property + tenant)with our continued rates of appreciation and a standardized tenant/lease structure in place, this should be a win for everyone.Who has a solution?

It's safe and is in a great location.

This could be a stupid question, but I want to install security cameras on my triplex property. 

How do I locate owners info?

Data the applicant enters seems to frequently not be verified and it allows for complete omissions in fields and hides important information such as social security numbers from landlords. 

We are located in the Pittsburgh area, so we would prefer to set up our first short term rental arbitrage nearby, but we are open to exploring good opportunities elsewhere.  

I got it under contract, she secured private funding and I managed the rehab.  

The cash flow is also eaten up by cap ex events (which are absorbed far easier in the higher barrier/more expensive locations where cash flow may not appear as strong).