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.

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. 

I also think micromarketing is best for newer investors.Some things to addTailoring your lists - like focusing on absentee owners, properties with long-term ownership, or pre-foreclosures—can improve your response rate.Consistency - It’s rare to get responses from a single mailer.

Hi,I'm trying to improve my close rate as a multifamily investor and wanted to gather some insight on what others have for their closing process from start to finish. 

Long term I see entire neighbors improve for their betterment because of rising prices and the very hard work of those buyers.

Your "buy in" funds could potentially be used for improvements to the other properties you mentioned, without triggering a taxable event.

With strategic updates and market insight, this property became a highly desirable investment, showcasing the power of effective collaboration and value-driven improvements.

To improve cash flow and manage your current situation, here are some potential strategies:Refinance for Cash Flow: Refinance your properties into long-term fixed-rate loans to reduce monthly payments and increase cash flow.