I found it myself on Redfin and gave a low ball offer, the bank countered a little higher and we accepted.

Your “what” questions are really key and a great takeaway I use from the book never split the difference.I’ve found that the best negotiators are those who first listen well and second aren’t afraid to start with an uncomfortably low offer at first.

I spent some time tooling around and found where to put the microwave in one apartment.

I've been involved in both and found both success and confusion.  

Hi guys I am looking to purchase my first Multifamily this would be a first deal in real estate I found with my broker a property I am thinking maybe a good deal but I would like your thoughts on it . 4 unit Multifamily centrally located in west Chester NY Income 3720$Expenses Mortgage insurance and taxes is 1276$ a month Vacancy 186$Repairs 186$Cap ex 186$Management 372$As of now the landlord pays electricity and gas 600$ a month Water and sewer 50$ a month I was thinking if I take the property and put separate meters for water and electric I can have the tenants pay their own utilities Please share your thoughts on the deal

I just hope I found the right one.       

I luckily have found a pretty good solution for this and have been implementing it for quite some time.

Local and community banks are often more interested in building relationships with people starting off and I’ve found them much easier to deal with and negotiate with.

I have found 20 acre sites with an asking price of 7m, but they have more road frontage. 

Found through a local realtor and the MLS system.