It is a 3-unit property in Schenectady NY that provides me the ability to live for free.

.#7A mastery of numbers is useless without an ability to communicate findings.

I own only two properties trying to close a third They so far paid off..and buy and hold I am alluring investors anywhere I go and I will be ready for better and bigger things next.Having closed one then another one gave me the ability to show off when needed to earn others credibility..if you need someone to talk about experiences..I am your guy.. call me .

Additionally, when you only "update" part of the unit, you will NEVER get a quality tenant and top market rent, because it will be even more obvious (to quality prospects) that certain other elements are old and tired.

Syndications offer great tax benefits in addition to passive income and the ability to diversify asset classes from multifamily to mobile home parks, self storage, RV parks and more.   

Ability to sell a property for which outside financing may not be available due to either the economic climate or this particular property situation2.

Experience as an investor would give a lot more encouragement.The ability to provide numbers on how your past investments went.

Don't follow others blindly.Realize that your success as a real estate investor depends on your ability to find motivated seller leads...

I still since starting only rely on a handful of pillars for my leads, gives me the ability to focus on what I have and improve.

Examples would be a 3 bedroom with only a stand up shower, a sink in the pantry, a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom with the bathroom between the two bedroom and no secondary access, washer/dryer in the kitchen, etc.Laundry - ability to put in hookups in the basement if not possible in the unit itself.