They need to lease that thing up quickly.

With this data, we were surprised to find that the ‘comparable sales’ our agent sent to guide our offers were consistently the most expensive homes in the neighborhood.

Both paths work if you know your constraints going in.Here's the real question though: are you trying to build a monthly cash flow business, or are you trying to compound wealth quickly?

The MF market was hit pretty hard over the past several years and many of those that were in the BP Hall of Fame quickly were thrown into the Wall of Shame as they took extraordinary losses.

As you move forward, it may help to ask yourself:What did this deal teach me that I will apply to the next oneWhat systems or checks can I put in place to reduce surprises next time Those answers will guide your growth more than any single deal ever will.

Their rate.Their down payment.Their amortization.They were confident enough to close on both properties simultaneously.That’s how you can win consistently with small multifamily.These value-add multifamily deals don’t show up every day.But when they do, you need to know quickly:• What’s the true NOI?

Hey @Gabriel Shapira, great to see you active in Columbus — strong rental demand, solid appreciation pockets, and plenty of value-add opportunities if you’re underwriting right.Since you’re investing out-of-state, having the right team locally is everything — contractor accountability, boots-on-the-ground inspections, and agents who truly understand investor metrics (not just retail comps).If funding is ever part of the equation, we’d love to be a resource for you.We move quickly and structure loans around investor strategy — especially helpful when you’re competing remotely and need strong, reliable execution.

However, what I would suggest, or what I would be doing is asking active agents in your office and at other brokerages what types of properties are selling quickly right now and doing well and what isn't.

Columbus continues to grow quickly, and I'm spending a lot of time learning submarkets, deal structures, and what actually works in todays market. 

Ybor, Channelside, and areas near downtown tend to perform well because tenants want walkability and quick access to everything.