With that being said I was wondering what are things you look for with these type of properties that usually boost your ROI (ie seperate meters) and what are common problems you find with these type of properties. what would you do differently as a new investor with these type of properties with the experience you currently have now.thanks for the help!

Many factors can influence market trends, including interest rates, economic indicators, geopolitical events, and unforeseen developments.

If you borrow it now to boost your savings/emergency fund and then wait through two bank statements showing those funds ( excluding the deposit) - so 60-90 days -then you can use your savings as a down payment.

If you don't have an outstanding FHA mortgage, why don't you leverage that to get a 4 unit in Brooklyn or the Bronx, that would be ideal and create major cash flow and equity creation, plus you can not worry about a property manager and boost your yield.

Of course, the train could provide a boost to the whole region.

They have an influence on which strategies work and which ones don't.

There’s more risk with fixing it up but the value add is what will boost your numbers significantly.

@Jay HinrichsFeels good having zero debt...anytime I need a boost, I just log into BP and read some posts like this one...lol

If you can get a 4 unit and a basement, that would be ideal and create major cash flow and equity creation, plus you can not worry about a property manager and boost your yield.

We have two properties where the neighbors are slobs, so it's harder to influence our tenants and the block.Here's an excerpt from my e-book:Advantages of low income:Lower property investment cost.