It takes 6-8 months just to get a building permit. 

Hi, I am looking for some information as I am brand new to alternate financing.

Appreciation is just the cherry on top.The last few years Toledo somewhat caught up with appreciation but I believe we are capped now.It's a slow moving market and always behind the rest of the country.There is just not enough demand/infrastructure growth like in other markets to support continued appreciation.Historical data shows the Toledo market appreciating at the pace of inflation which is nothing to brag about hehe.IMO, it's a cashflow play and you should consider building a larger portfolio because it will be safer.Owning 1-2 properties can be a "hit and a miss" and really not the providers or PM's fault.There is a high likelihood of turnover so it's important to build a larger portfolio.If you experience "drama" on 1 or 2 properties, the other 4-5 are performing and can subsidize any losses incurred on the few that temporarily aren't performing.Wishing you much success

Owning several apartment buildings with a minimum of 25 to 30 units each.

I am looking for cash flow positive storage building in Texas, off a major highway, with value add potential, preferably in North Texas (Sherman/Denton/McKinney), Central Texas (Waco/Austin/San Antonio), West Texas (Odessa), or greater Houston area.  

Home Insurance was very expensive due to hurricane.Builder wouldn’t let me transfer permit and build to another investor.

I like the idea of building up a big reserve and house hacking will definitely help do this quicker.

I have been watching a lot of Jamel Gibbs-just trying to build that courage to move forward. 

This is partly due to low inventory and no additional land to build to keep up with demand.

I like that new builds don't require a lot of maintenance (although we had to put in a yard which was more than I expected).