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You have a great reason for getting started and multi-unit residential properties can be a fantastic way to build wealth and recurring income.For starters, the BiggerPockets Podcast is a valuable resource for learning.

Typically, this financing options available for properties with these unit-counts have looked more like the options for commercial real estate or large apartment building financing.

Following ethical and professional guidelines helps build a strong working bond with agents.

One of my clients did a rehab on a two-unit building in Bridgeport that appraised for $100k over within in a year.

My considerations have been: adding a small laundry area, building out the bathroom for a larger shower, making a separate parking area, building a walkway, putting up a fence so they have some privacy/yard space, mini split on the AC...

You'll build this before buying the property anyway.

A big part of my success was building good ties with brokers.

Build a small amount of capital and buy first investment.  

Lenders typically want to see 2-3 new builds completed within a 12-36 month period, depending on the lender.