Just a beginner here, but I'd make sure to keep an eye on the number of buildings, 36 units/6 each = 6 separate buildings, definitely an overall higher expense rate than a single 36 unit building.

Another rule of the thumb for beginners is if your offer doesnt make your stomach "cringe" you are probably offering too much.

I am a beginner located in EU Dijon - France.

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I would love to be able to meet some like-minded investors and beginners and see how they go out and get deals.

For the regular operations of purchase and hold Im using the Excel file described on the EDUCATION section of the page with the Title "Ultimate Beginner's Guide" I made the excel from scratch following up the examples and helped me understand the maths behind very well.