Can you please share why or why not and how the performance played out over a longer period of time?

Hi, I am a newbie investor who is playing the slow game in buying a primary, rehabbing, then turning into a rental or selling every 2 years.

So we could do this loan strictly as a value add play on the self storage units and renting out the metal building.

You'll for sure get those costs later.If you're looking for a sub $300k market in the SE, I'd pursue college towns with good athletic programs and create small STRs but be ready for the seasonality.

With rental real estate, you can usually deduct up to $25,000 in passive losses, like depreciation and expenses, if you actively participate in the rental activity.But here’s where income comes into play: if your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is $100,000 or less, you can take the full $25,000 deduction.

LLC's are welcomed, no DTIs, and less paperwork...happy to connect.Also check out this BP article that explains how DSCRs play into BRRRRs: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/brrrr-loans-what-are-the-...

Equity Partner BuyoutConsider an equity partner to help fund renovations in exchange for a share of the profits, reducing your risk and investment.STR seems like a solid option, but these alternative strategies give you flexibility depending on how things play out. 

Even a typical water heat replacement would set you back signficantly.There's plenty to the puzzle that i am unaware of but with what you've outlined here i would consider passing on the property.you know you need managementyou know you need to remove at least one tenantyou know cashflow is meager after considering management.i personally wouldn't recommend a client take on the risk for such a paltry pay out out of state.Even when considering long term appreciation the average amount of headache one assumes with a property will bog you down before the long term play pays off.

Hello,A job relocation to San Francisco CA early this year is making me ponder if I should be selling my owner occupied duplex in Jersey City and buy something in Berkeley CA due to its proximity to San Francisco and has some fairly decent schools  for my kids and also UC Berkeley .The low  2.5% interest rate on the Jersey City property turned into a golden chain but I think I am done with managing tenants and property and would like to get more into an Equity play.

This property also plays a strategic role in the broader development project for the area, which includes 12 patio homes and two duplexes.