We’d have a regularish house, a few acres (maybe more), gardens, alpacas, chickens. 

Purchase price: $7,800,000 124 unit Garden Style apartment community located near Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK.

It has 3 units, an additional dwelling unit in the garden level, and 2 garage parking spaces (which I've come to realize are quite valuable where the property is). 

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It sat on 1.5 acres with lots of garden beds and trees.

Target ReturnsWhile target returns are crucial, these should be discussed only with investors—not brokers or others helping you find deals.Sample Investment CriteriaHere’s an example of well-defined CCC:Location: Primary and secondary cities in the Southeast with population growth.Type & Class: Class C garden-style or walk-up workforce housing with repositioning opportunities.Age: 1980s construction or newer (case-by-case for older).Price: $5M–$12M, requiring $1.5M–$3M in funds.Size: 100+ units.Cap Rates: Market rates.Roof Type: Pitched roofs preferred.Value-Add: Opportunities for improvements or better management.Why This MattersBy creating crystal clear criteria, you:Avoid wasting time on deals that don’t align with your goals.Build trust with brokers and partners by demonstrating a focused investment strategy.Increase your chances of finding deals that meet your financial and operational objectives.I'll be posting each chapter as I go through them so you can follow along from my notes and we can discuss different strategies.

Renting a garden unit, for instance, could generate $1,200/month but must comply with city codes to avoid fines.4.

Hey @Josh Garden, we have a lot of mentees that invest out east!

We actually do a real estate investor meetup on the first Saturday of the month in Kihei at South Maui Gardens.

Have a garden for food or flowers.