When investing in 1-4 unit properties, the larger portion of your profits come from a combination of your equity at purchase, appreciation (compounded by the use of leverage), principle paydown, tax deductions, and appreciation.In commercial properties and multifamily 5+ units, your are purchasing an income stream, plus the ability to force appreciation (increase income, lower expenses, add capital improvements, etc), and of course, buy at a discount giving you intstant equity.

This thread is where you sorta toot-your-horn....lolWhat type of real estate investments do you specialize in?

I would NEVER put money down to force a property to cash flow.

So, you would lose $60K if you were forced to sell.You have LOTS and LOTS of costs besides the taxes, insurance, and maintenance.

When you say private money are you talking investors, or finding brokers that specialize in LTV rehab loans.

That is something that would be good to know however, especially for those who specialize in the lower priced homes.

They're going to call Section 8 and complain that YOU have been forcing them to pay rent in clear violation of the Section 8 regulations.

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If we have learned anything it is, no one is special.

More of my tough financial situation that’s forcing me to work with her (within reason); just paid $5500 1st installment property tax for my properties.