It helps to build a good network of reliable contractors, especially if you’re investing out of state.Section 8 has been a part of my strategy, and while it’s not all rainbows, it’s been a solid way to build consistent cash flow.

. - Consistent Payments: The rent portion covered by the housing program is guaranteed and paid on time, reducing the risk of late payments.- Large Tenant Pool: Housing programs often have waiting lists, so demand is high.

This team consists of an Investor Focused Agent, Lender, Contractor, and PM.Read this article on the "core 4".

Monitor your spending habits to make sure you’re consistently putting money aside for both the short-term and long-term costs of real estate. 

Getting a loan to payoff another loan with a lower interest rate doesn't make any sense. we do private lending and can get double digits returns consistently.

Throw in that you can dramatically increase the value of the property once you show consistent rent rolls much higher than when the space was used for LTR, and you have a big win. 

A second STR in a market with year-round cash flow potential might balance out your portfolio and give you more consistent income.

We use a 2.5 multiplier.

We were especially thrilled to start our investing journey with a duplex, and it was even better that the tenants desired to stay and had been consistent with rent for many many years.

That cost is for 17-18 piers - this was consistent between the 4 contractors we got bids form and we are waiting on a response from the engineer about how many he feels are necessary.