The real reason the brokerage wanted her DL on file at that stage is to he able to charge her a commission later if she buys without the agent she had been working with. 

To obtain $200k worth of cash flow at current interest rates would require around $7M worth of purchased real estate in the NY metro region if they all had loans at their nascent stage.

Since everybody coming into "house buying age" received a trophy for showing up, from elementary school age to now, they feel entitled to receive without putting in the work.

We obviously are in no rush and are in the rebuilding stage.

Hello BP CommunityI am in the beginning stages of trying to sell a smaller (6 units) MF property by myself.

Despite the appeal of leveraging debt for wealth expansion, the security and certainty of a fully paid home offer compelling advantages for many.Pro tip:I look at the metric ROE, Return on Equity over ROI, Return on Investment.ROI = (Net Operating Income/ Total Investment Cost​) × 100ROE = (Net Operating Income/ Equity​) × 100For me, what is best for you is dependent on what stage of your investment lifecycle you're in coupled with your risk tolerance and personal financial goals.With Discipline,Josh

As I'm in the early stages of my investment journey, I am overwhelmed with where to begin.

Creating a consistent theme for the entire house… farmhouseNew drywall and paint interior and exteriorFixing the bamboo hardwood floorsChanging out the light fixtures interior and exteriorPainting and restoring the bathroom vanities Tile paint for the bathroom floors and showersLandscapingChanging out the toilets to eco friendly ones Adding a nest thermostatSealing and patching parts of the roof Drywalling and painting the garage Adding new appliances Staging What was the outcome?

I can't tell you how many people I talk to that get stuck in the analysis paralysis stage, and never end up buying a rental. 

I am an Investment Advisor looking to get into multifamily through syndication (in the beginning stages of research and learning).