Rent bumps annually 3%.The Tennant is a mom and pop coffee shop that has only been open for 3 months.The shop has a one successful location on the west coast but this is their first location in the area.Two neighboring units just sold at 500k/sq foot, but both to owner operators. 

The 2025 annual gift limit is $18K per person, so Mom could give $18K to you and $18K to your fiancée.

In my analysis, I estimated the annual insurance premium as if they were combined, then I learned that the 1 bed 1 bath must be insured separately.

https://wolfstreet.com/2025/09/04/despite-all-the-shouting-b...Just when the “cut rates now” chorus is reaching a fever pitch, Wolf Street drops a reality check: unemployment claims are flat year-over-year and even better than two years ago, and the four-week average remains historically low.

If it is, why can't you buy similar properties that you are renting with the money you make.If you get $200,000 annually(split proceeds with the other owner), you should be able to buy almost any type of property.

Quote from @Kyle Neff: I own 11 student rentals (15 units) near the University of Cincinnati (~$600K gross rent annually).

Going the LLC route can mean higher interest, bigger down payments, and extra costs for setup, annual filings, and accounting.

The S&P 500 has average annual return is 12.6 % over the past 10 years, inflation adjusted is 9.2%.

Quote from @Scott Wolf: Quote from @Vaknin Ronen: Hi everyone,I’m preparing my first lender package for a real estate project and want to make sure I present it the right way.For those who’ve successfully secured financing:What documents do lenders usually expect up front (executive summary, pro forma, rent roll, comps, appraisal, etc.)?

Airbnb/Short Term Rental investors - I'm helping a client with global sourcing experience validate a business idea and wondering if this would actually move the needle for you...The concept: A done-for-you supply chain service that sources your recurring STR supplies (towels, toiletries, linens, etc.) directly from vetted factories in China, adds your custom branding, and ships everything consolidated to save you 20-30% vs. retail.So instead of multiple Amazon/Costco runs or risky Alibaba orders, you'd get:Branded amenities (your logo on shampoo bottles, towels, etc.)Bundled shipments every 30-60 daysQuality control and inspection handledBoutique guest experience at wholesale pricesExample: One operator projected $20K+ annual savings on 50+ units just by switching their towel and toiletry sourcing.The tradeoff: 30-day lead times vs. same-day pickup, and you'd need to plan inventory ahead.Honest question for operators with 10+ units: Are you spending $200-500+ per unit annually on supplies, or constantly dealing with inconsistent quality/stockouts?