I say keep trading up in this low rate environment. 1031 is the key though, because you do not want to lose 20%+ to taxes each time you trade up.

Since i’m a small fish in the sea, I have to network to get my notes, and have to weed out the overpriced ones.Definitely feel what Cody says too.

This can help a prospective tenant go from being "interested" to filling out an application.Another thing you can do is a group showing, this can sometimes create an environment of friendly competition.

After the purchase, I fixed all of the hazards and then started one unit at a time fixing it up so my tenants can live in a much safer and comfortable environment.  

I prefer Texas because of the business-friendly taxation and environment for owners in that State.

I felt like I was fishing for information.

@Ryan Janssen's real offense was subliminal advertising for hard money in an environment where most of us are making 3-5 times the return he is offering.

Outside of just networking and looking for off-market deals I think in today's data driven environment we can leverage different technology platforms to help with a lot of the heavy lifting that goes into sourcing a MF opportunity. 

I believe most of the economic activity and business environment in NC is more sustainable than Houston, given Houston's general exposure to oil and petrochemical prices.I'm looking for IRRs in the mid-high teens.

I have taught my children to fish and they are all doing well.