I’m a small landlord with older multis in NYC. I used to play defense with compliance. Meaning: I waited for the city to tell me what I missed. That game ends one way: fines and Saturdays spent calling plumbers who do...

I’ve been picking up extra shifts to increase my income, and I’ve managed to save just over $5k so far.My ultimate goal is to turn my life around and eventually invest in real estate.

Rent it out, save more money and buy the next investment as a primary home. 5% down maybe even a constructions loan (FHA Rehab loan at 3.5% down payment ) and keep going. 

Ultimately, I realized I didn't want a side hustle, I just wanted strong returns on my money. 

The multifamily construction budget should provide the total cost and timing for each line item.Accurately projecting market rent growth comes next, as it directly affects the net operating income (NOI) and ultimately determines the projected sale price and overall value of a property.

Now that you have strong income and savings, you’re in a great spot to restart smart.

If the universe of buyers is limited to those that can pay cash; or those that qualify for institutional financing, or those willing to part with the 30% down payment, then the ultimate sale price will reflect that.

Professional-level reporting that’s easy to export for accounting and tax prepOther platforms we’ve tried:Hemlane – A solid choice for landlords who want to stay hands-on but need help coordinating leasing and repairs.Doorloop – Clean interface and easy to use, but we ultimately switched back to Buildium for the deeper integration capabilities and more robust accounting tools. 

and Turned It Into a $269K Win
Every investor has that one horror story — the contractor who disappears mid-job, the project that goes sideways, and the numbers that stop making sense.
One of our investors recently ...

Rent-ready homes attract the best tenants, who tend to stay longer, ultimately saving you money in the long run.