I started the ops account with $30k and am letting the rental revenue cash flow all the improvements.

@Moses Carrillo I would buy the biggest real estate deal possible 5+ unit.

But the metro areas with the biggest returns on investment were Oklahoma City, with an ROI of 196.4%, Fargo, North Dakota, with an ROI of 185.7% and Pittsburgh, with an ROI of 154.2%.Meanwhile Gulfport, Mississippi, saw a 7.8% loss, while Corpus Christi, Texas saw just a 0.7% return, the lowest among metro areas in Attom’s data.The fresh report comes as the Covid-19-fueled housing market — with homes selling well above asking price — may have reached its peak — at least according to recent data.That doesn't mean housing prices are going to come down in the near future, and in many parts of the country the housing market continues to remain red hot, but some national indicators are showing early signs of balancing, according to Redfin Economist Taylor Marr.There are other signs the market might be turning, with new home listings surpassing prepandemic levels earlierin July, according to reporting by Ashley Fahey, real estate editor at The Business Journals.

@David Cozzi the biggest difference with larger multi family units is the type of financing available and the operating expenses.

Biggest roadblock for me is being able to figure out the best way to vet these properties to make sure there is no hidden liens or anything that would kick my butt after a purchase.

@Ivan Alvarado if you want to save 10-25% of your gross revenue (not net, gross), consider self-managing.

Choosing a syndication with preferred returns can offer you a bit of safety in knowing that the sponsor needs the building to generate revenue for the investors first before they can get paid themselves.FeesSponsors often charge fees to the investors, and that is normal.

Biggest value adds, from what he said, were increasing square footage, and then improving the kitchen and bathrooms. 

An attempt to raise more tax revenue?

Obviously, we want to do what we can create the most revenue from.