There are investment options ranging from one year to thirty years, and the returns are competitive to the other traditional investing options.

At the same started doing small deals (duplex, triplex, 6 units, etc where I could execute a heavy rehab / value add play).2012: Bought my first bigger deal at 35 units with one $$ money partner already in my network.2014: Syndicated a 60 unit deal and never looked back.

Rates are expected to stay in the 3,s and could get to go lower that will create demand pushing competition and prices.

The only thing my friend noted is that when there was a heavy rain, and they did laundry, water backed up into the master bedroom shower and the hallway bathroom bathtub.

I am going to build deals from the ground up, where the competition is vastly lower and returns significantly higher.The pro’s:I am getting a brand new building that I am certain of the construction technique/building codes.Maintenance will be as low as possible, besides in a NNN leased building.Besides the contracting company (whom I am happy to pay for their knowledge) I am getting the building at cost, instead of using a cap rate valuation.

That said, our local lenders only require 20% down and have extremely competitive interest rates.

Hot Water: If owner pays consider upgrading to tankless or heat-pump models that are much more efficient.Get tenants off of house heat: Mini-splits are a great option for heating and cooling, especially if you're in an area where A/C is a competitive advantage.

Townhome and condos you're competing with first-time buyers and it's a super competitive market.

I’ve been putting offers in on places over the last two weeks and the competition is high.

The other thing that will keep you on the short list is to offer competitive pricing (standard pricing is easiest) and be prompt to respond to questions.