Depending on where you're at with finances, time, etc. you could offer to help local investors with a decent portfolio, and ones that you respect and think you could learn a lot from.

I do believe I am correct in saying their method is not the most efficient way but I was respectful in talking to them and told them I would look for a second opinion as well.

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I legitimately try to do everything right - I treat renters with dignity and respect, over-remodel my units, I tend to be lenient most of the time but at the end of the day, maybe I'm just wondering at what point it's time to intentionally plateau instead of continuing this arch?  

#2/3 - Two dwellings in Roswell NM Purchase 45,000Rent 725/1200 respectively - this year's anticipated returns = 6000 (after renovations/upgrades - 1.5% rule)#4/5/6/7 - Quad in Roswell Purchase price 65,000 - Rents 500, 500, 600, 750 respectively - This year's anticipated returns + 11,000 (2% rule baby!)

With respect to banks, I am sure it varies across the country and by the size and perspective of the bank but I have seen that commercial financing from banks has mostly dried up, even on low-leverage deals.Reach out if you'd like to chat more about what's going on in the debt markets!

Most rent-by-room tenants are in a transitional phase in life, and will be willing to pay a premium for a clean, safe, respectful environment.

The new numbers are 67.56 and 70.59, respectively.