I'm acquainted with a couple of local investors, but would love to connect with others in the area (or nationally/internationally) with similar experiences and strategies. 

I do have records of payments and email records but do not have any of the internal machinations which they have wrought or of what internal decisions or actions taken.   

Rather, we use a 2-point bump in our exit cap rate with realistic/conservative rent appreciation and occupancy based upon both our internal projections and a thorough market analysis.

I edited out the link, It went to what looked like a Spanish language site and possibly a spam site. 

I then hosted an international student which was a great experience, plus paid most of my mortgage.

I added it to the BP event pages but here is the link in case you can't find it: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1247063-scal...

So, if you fail to apply the correct assumptions to a property, your expectations won’t be met and it may even be a financial disaster.We use the following to rank Property Classes, in order of importance:Property Tenant Pool: closely linked to location, but not always.Property Location: closely linked to tenant pool, but not always.Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.

Here is the link to the ruling.

My strategy emphasizes value-add potential, stable tenant bases, and long-term portfolio scalability.Investment Focus:Buy & Hold (LTR – Long-Term Rental)2–12 unit multifamily propertiesPreferred areas: Broad Ripple, Garfield Park, Fountain SquareStrong preference for investor-friendly teams with experience supporting international ownership structuresGoal: Build a professional, efficient, and scalable portfolio with a long-term horizonLooking to connect with:Buyer’s BrokersProperty Managers (LTR-focused)CPAs familiar with LLC + C-Corp structuresLenders experienced in working with foreign investors would love to connect

But to stay in compliance with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) rules, every detail must be handled precisely.Let’s walk through how it works under DOB’s Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #3/97 (TPPN 3/97), and why having the right professionals on your team is key.C of O Not Required—When You Follow TPPN 3/97TPPN 3/97 allows apartments in multi-family buildings to be legally combined—without triggering a C of O update—if:The overall number of primary living spaces (such as bedrooms, living rooms, dens, etc.) stays the same or decreasesYou don’t alter building egress (staircases, corridors, exits)The work is limited to interior constructionThis provision applies to all multiple dwellings in NYC, including old law, new law, converted, and new code buildings.What You’ll Need to FileArchitectural Drawings from a Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE)Alteration GC Application for general construction items like partition changes or internal stairsAlteration PL Application for plumbing work—particularly when repurposing or capping kitchen fixturesLetter of Completion issued by DOB when the work is signed off, confirming no new or amended C of O is neededTPPN 3/97 Requirements—SimplifiedSame or Adjacent Floors Only: Combinations are limited to apartments located on the same level or directly above/below each other.