Quote from @Kim Li: I own a single-family rental that I plan to sell and use the proceeds (approximately $340,000) toward purchasing a duplex for about $1,000,000.

This year I helped 5 tenants become first-time home buyers which was both super fun and emotionally rewarding, plus added multiple six figures to my bottom line without spending a penny on lead generation or bothering with any marketing.

For a single-family residential property, the options outside traditional rentals are limited by zoning, but there are a few creative paths people have successfully used, like home offices for remote workers, small professional practices, or creative studios if local ordinances allow. 

Negative cashflow due to super high HOA. (-$800/mo!).

Private equity usually requires a larger minimum investment and longer hold periods than single-family or small multifamily investing, so it’s not as liquid as traditional rentals.The best way to start is by talking to operators, reviewing a few term sheets, and understanding the types of deals that match your risk tolerance and investment horizon.

I’m a little late to the real estate investing world and super excited to start.

For single families $30k would work, but for multi-families, you'll need around $50k for down payment and closing costs, in a decent neighborhood.

Quote from @Brendan Winans: I Made My Largest Single Profit to Date: $250K in 12 Months on a FourplexEarlier this year, I closed out a value-add fourplex that generated a $250K profit in just over 12 months.

The seller situation is gold, don’t lose position.Two listed + two off market from the same seller means:You can negotiate a portfolio priceYou can create a single contract with staggered closingsYou can ask for seller financing on some units to reduce your cash needMost sellers will say yes to partial seller carry if they’re selling multiple doors at once.5.

Also, in our area the lots are super cheap only 5% or so of the cost is land.