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Updated over 12 years ago on . Most recent reply

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Kenneth LaVoie
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Winslow, ME
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Do multi family buildings rise when single families do?

Kenneth LaVoie
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Winslow, ME
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Hi
I have heard that the "housing market" is finally beginning to turn around. Now obviously I know this requires alot more thought than "Ok, all is well now." However I've also heard that as SFH prices rise, credit gets a LITTLE easier, people tend to swing back toward buying vs. renting. That being said, IN GENERAL, what have some of your more "seasoned" folks observed about the connection between home prices and apartment prices? For context, I am in central Maine. I own 4 SFH in "ok" but not great areas and then the rest are 2-11 unit apartments in B & C areas (mostly B).

My concern is, "hey, this housing recovery I've been waiting for .... is this only for SFHs?" I can almost see where both SFH & lower income units are a good diversifier for any landlord. The SFH, though typically less cash flow per unit, can be easier to sell for higher price. The lower income units will house those that most likely will NOT jump to buying just becuase the economy gets better. I have a combo of all 3, luckily, but wanted to gain some perspective on this 'cycle' and what I might expect! Thanks all.

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Luis Castillo
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Luis Castillo
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Whittier, CA
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Kenneth I believe in buy and hold. FOREVER!!! Yes maybe exchange up during some great buying markets like now. I want to see all my properties free and clear in 15 years. This way it really doesn't matter if real estate is up or down. Keep your properties clean, safe and in great condition and you will usually be full.

Make sure you buy right and the properties cash flow then let time take over. Before you know it you'll be sitting pretty.

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