2019 still closing out more deal for my clients on larger multifamily (tens of millions in price) or my commercial retail STNL and MTNL.I do not work on smaller multifamily.For my investments I am doing syndicate as a sponsor for value add retail properties where I can substantially increase equity with small balance STNL and MTNL.

It ultimately appraised for $5k more than what I purchased it for - so by no means did I have substantial equity in it - as you would if you were able to get this property and your desired price.

The navy teaches you to take charge of your life and command it to where you desire to go, while contagiously influencing those around you to be better.

@Darian Norris1 more vote for Never Split The Difference.Crucial Conversations as wellI really think How To Win Friends And Influence People helps tooThe last two are less about "negotiation" more about how to notice when emotions are getting high and what to do in those situations (Crucial Conversations), and just how to treat people and "make them like you" for lack of a better term (How To Win Friends and Influence People).

If you are making a substantial down payment, you can waive impounds.

I have some substantial student loans.

Assuming the condition is "move-in ready" and you won't have substantial acquisition/rehab costs, it really depends on what your real estate taxes are and what market rent is for a comparable unit. 

Everything I've seen has needed a substantial down payment to come close to a break-even point.

Sometimes stuff will go your way and in this case, it did.Once the squatter left, we were able to do some quick value-add stuff like a good cleaning and changing doors and then we listed the property on the market for a substantial profit.Here are my 3 biggest lessons on this deal.#1.

I didn't raise the tenant's rent, but substantially improved her living space.