I purchased my first rental property a month ago and I’ve learned more about real estate and home building in that one month than the rest of my life combined.

Over the years, with personal investment alongside investments from family and friends, I’ve been able to build a small portfolio of apartment buildings with a focus on cash flow through strong operations.

Ultimately build equity by having tenants cover mortgage.

I've just  been brushed it off for a while as I continued to build a portfolio on own, and wanted to continue to gain more experience before going down that road and the large responsibility that comes with bringing in other peoples money into the investments. 

Those special assessments will not be enough, and the reality is the association will likely be taking debt to approach these projects (eg. paving the parking lot, residing a building) and that financial burden would be on the owners and the association. 

I buy and hold.After all the gut rehabs and new builds we did in the last 5 years, I felt the same way.

@Mike Levene cost to build per square foot is $200-$300 depending on finishes.So, you can start with that.

Building strong relationships and continually learning will set you up for success.

The simple fact that you want to continue to build with us and add to your portfolio is a humbling compliment.  2025 works great for us and we will be here for you when you're ready.

My husband and I own a rental unit in a condo building in Jacksonville, FL.