My business partner and I mainly just work with investors here and we work with first time investors all the time.

Now, I'm looking to dive a little bit more into the buy-and-hold strategy.Could you expound more on what you mean by not having much competition on 4 - 8 units? 

, it is virtually the same unit).  

Generally, the properties that benefit the most from a cost segregation study are properties that are remodeled, expanded, purchased or constructed after 1987, the year in which the Investment Tax Credit was enacted.

Next is picking the right property.

What makes it tough in the beginning is your rental income is not established so you need to be able to handle the debt not using rental income. 

I keep these logging in so all they have to do is click on YT app which is at the top of the apps. 

I think the main thing he needs is someone who will counsel him and put the brakes on any foolish ideas.

Sometimes this happens as zoning changes over time but the residential use remains legal.

Will the cash flow even be able to cover that?