Upfront expenses and monthly payments must be considered when calculating the return on your investment.EXAMPLEYou cash out $100,000 of your equity and use this as a downpayment on a $400,000 investment property.

Every market is different, but in Reno, NV for the month of May in 2024, our active inventory was actually very similar to what it was in 2018 when the market was "normal". 

Any idea how hard installing a ceiling attic access is?

I'd start doing monthly inspections. 

@Don KonipolI like the “real estate is linear” and will always increase every year by X and one today was it’s ok to pay $300k for a $250k home as it’s like paying more for a subscription on a monthly basis vs on a yearly basis….

Finished install of  large  SPC  ( LVP w/ stone ) from Lions FLoors

Yes they signed a new lease, but last month check is still with me from the 1st year and in August they will use this last month check.

Then renovate, live there for 12 months and have much of your mortgage paid by the other units.

By doing some of the work, you can stretch your budget to cover more improvements, thereby boosting the property’s market value and monthly rents.Tips for Building Your DIY SkillsStart Small: Begin with simple projects, like fixing a leaky faucet or installing a new light fixture.

We've had the same opportunity in 1 of our Investment Properties to refinish the floor....we ended up putting in a 7mm Laminate Floor that was cheaper to install than to refinish the old.