Target ReturnsWhile target returns are crucial, these should be discussed only with investors—not brokers or others helping you find deals.Sample Investment CriteriaHere’s an example of well-defined CCC:Location: Primary and secondary cities in the Southeast with population growth.Type & Class: Class C garden-style or walk-up workforce housing with repositioning opportunities.Age: 1980s construction or newer (case-by-case for older).Price: $5M–$12M, requiring $1.5M–$3M in funds.Size: 100+ units.Cap Rates: Market rates.Roof Type: Pitched roofs preferred.Value-Add: Opportunities for improvements or better management.Why This MattersBy creating crystal clear criteria, you:Avoid wasting time on deals that don’t align with your goals.Build trust with brokers and partners by demonstrating a focused investment strategy.Increase your chances of finding deals that meet your financial and operational objectives.I'll be posting each chapter as I go through them so you can follow along from my notes and we can discuss different strategies.

Quote from @Robert Bishop: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: You are off to a great start, but a post like this is just a bat signal for anyone and everyone to pitch you something because you have saved so much at such a young age.

Hi Rachel and all, I’m late to the post but boy was it invigorating to hear from women in my boat.I currently one 2 properties, 3 doors.

Net Income post-mortgage: $75K/year.

@Daniel Hartz...it would have been easier for suggestions if you have posted the address so some of us could see if there's more equity than what is being stated.  

All of this from an investment of next to nothing.Take what you will from this post, if anything.

I like your post.

@Stacey OlsonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I haven't posted in a while, and most I talk to have stated the slack in the market and slowed down with others who have backed off on buying/investing.

Hopefully, some of the lenders posting here can address that challenge...