Knowing what you are capable of and/or having proper resources can lead to great deals in any market.   

When I began direct-to-owner marketing for multifamily (12-40 units), I realized it usually takes many months and touchpoints to build rapport with most sellers where they are willing to really open up about their property and financials. 

For those curious about the numbers:Purchase Price: $95,000Renovation Costs: ~$4,000ARV: ~$140,000Expected Rent: ~$1,500Thank you again for being an incredible resource.

It could entice you to buy when you are not financially ready to buy.  

To avoid unnecessary liabilities, delaying acceptance or exploring a cash alternative may be the safest financial option.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Which will put it more in line with what we were expecting (and what our financial projections are based off of).

.- They often get sold Class C or D properties while using Class A assumptions - then wonder why they are losing money.Here's some copy & paste info that you hopefully find helpful:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

NYC laws around rentals—especially short- to mid-term—can be tricky, so you’ll want to avoid any compliance headaches.The biggest challenge with this plan is finding a rent-stabilized apartment that makes financial sense and actually gives you breathing room.

Limited labor and resources : Unlike the catastrophic fires in Lahaina Hawaii there are significant resources in Los Angeles to contribute to recover, but quality contractors, tradesman, plumbers, electricians and laborers have long been in short supply.