That said, it is helpful to consider market cycles and at present we are a long way into a growth cycle.From an investment success perspective here's what you can do to protect yourself in the event there is a downturnFocus on the right asset – we like the multifamily asset class because multifamily real estate is popular during times of uncertainty because during these times, people prefer renting and because it is valued intrinsically it is less prone to large swings in sentiment which can impact the value of single-family homes.Diversify your Portfolio – real estate has low correlation to stocks and bonds and this makes it a hedge against the stock market.

Regards to working with multiple agents, agents work exclusively on commission and while we do have geographical preferences, the market is such that one in the Greater Boston area would be able to deliver a satisfactory service to you no matter where you go.

For me, I prefer having fewer properties, but with more tenants per building.

Looking for contractors in the Chicago land area( preferably the south side) for a fix and flip.

The additional income is for the tenant that would prefer to rent the Garage as well to park in or store their belongings or both.

Here is the investment thesis I grew to adopt over timeSeven Reasons I Prefer To Invest in Multifamily ApartmentsI like this route because I have MUCH LESS legal liability as an LP investor, no landlord responsibilities, and can focus mainly on being a capital manager.

I prefer to have a non-smoking building.

Most of my tenants were able to use it very easily and preferred it to any other mode of communication or payment.

As the more you experience, grow, and learn, you'll have a better understanding of how things work and what ventures may be best suited for your personality and lifestyle preferences.

I do prefer to sign up for the least amount of down-payment (FHA 3.5%) though, so there is that.Since I thought this issue is closed, I ended up getting this Lender to proceed with the whole process.