This significantly lowers the cost per door and improves your return on investment.Scalability: A three-story walk-up design allows you to maximize your build cost and land use, just like most professional apartment developers do.Control with New Construction: Starting with a new build ensures fewer risks, as you’ll have control over the property’s condition and avoid surprises from existing structures.Pro Tip: If you do go with an existing property, make sure to thoroughly vet the deal to avoid hidden costs and issues.For first-time investors, multifamily new construction is often the best way to scale quickly, reduce costs per unit, and build a sustainable rental portfolio.

If the goal is replacing income, cash will allow you to get a better deal on the buy, cash flow from day one, and you can still set capital aside for improvements/capex. 

While 20% down improves cash flow by eliminating PMI, it delays entry into the market, potentially missing appreciation.

I’m trying to get a better understanding of the unlevered IRR hurdles SFR / BTR investors have for value-add improvements.By "value-add improvements" I’m referring to upgrades made to a property that increase rent or purchase value, often including kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, solar and other energy efficiency improvements, fresh paint, a new garage door, finishing a basement, adding a deck, and updating flooring, to name a few.I’ve been hearing a lot of different reactions to this question the last few months.

This successful project highlights our teamwork and ability to maximize value through strategic investments and improvements.

I'm not the most handy and have thought of taking a person knowledgebale in home improvement or a handyman to tour the property with me (after my offer is accepted) to gauge potential issues with the home and have a better idea of the home's condition before I have the home inspection.

I am in New York City , I use the car for my rideshare business , I have no problem personally guaranteeing the car, I’m just looking to get it off my personal name so I can improve my debt to income ratio on my personal side .

So that was a low hurdle to improve on.

Did it improve results here?

Having a consultant who has worked with the agencies before is a huge plus.Alongside the developer, creating a defined site plan is needed to determine the improvement & infrastructure cost.