Price is not much more for the larger size because most of the cost is in the transport.

While multifamily can be a strong long-term play, I’d actually recommend considering a single-family rental (SFR) for your first deal, especially if you're newer to investing.Here’s why SFR might be a smarter first step--Lower entry point: In many strong rental markets in the Midwest and Southeast (like Birmingham, AL, Columbus GA, Ocala FL, Memphis TN, or Akron OH), you can find fully renovated or new build, tenant-ready SFRs in the $150K–$300K range.Easier to finance & manage: Conventional lenders and property managers tend to be more flexible with SFRs, and your tenant base is broader.Faster path to learning: It’s a great way to get hands-on experience with managing cash flow, working with a property manager, and understanding how to underwrite a deal without being overwhelmed by the complexity of a multi-unit investment.If multifamily is still your long-term goal (which is a great one), you can use this first SFR to:Build your confidence and track recordGain equity that can later be rolled into a larger dealLearn how to work with lenders, PMs, and contractorsWith $70K, you have plenty of room to cover a 20–25% down payment, closing costs, and a cash reserve - which puts you in a strong buying position.Always happy to chat more about specific markets or run deals side by side.Best of luck!

And still be able to do your 1031 into one larger property if the timing works out.

Having previously worked for one of the larger hotel development/managment companies I can tell you first hand there’s a lot of content online promoting hotels.

These loans often have more flexible terms and faster approval times than traditional loans.Home Equity Loans/HELOCs: If you own a home, you can borrow against your home equity using a home equity loan (lump sum) or a home equity line of credit (revolving credit) to fund a down payment or investment.Partnerships: Collaborate with other investors to pool resources, share risks and rewards, and gain access to larger or more complex deals.Crowdfunding: Raise funds from a large group of people online, often for a specific real estate project.

Increased Business Interest Deductibility — A Huge Boost for Leveraged DealsReal estate businesses can now deduct up to 40% of adjusted taxable income for interest expenses (up from 30%).This is a huge help for BRRRR investors — especially those using DSCR loans, hard money, or other leverage-heavy strategies.Part-Time Friendly: Even if you’re not full-time, you can qualify for this benefit as long as you're structured as a real estate business (LLC, S-Corp, etc.).Electing out of Section 163(j) is still an option but would require you to use the longer ADS depreciation method — worth a strategic discussion with your tax advisor.Quick Recap:For Part-Time BRRRR Investors:Bonus Depreciation: YES — offsets passive income only.Interest Deduction (163(j)): YES — as long as you’re structured as a business.For Full-Time REPs:Bonus Depreciation: YES — can offset both passive and active income.Interest Deduction (163(j)): YES — with potentially bigger impact due to larger active income deductions.This bill opens doors for both sides of the fence — whether you’re scaling a few rentals on the side or fully immersed in real estate.

Couple hundred bucks a door monthly cash flow, solid ROI, and yes plenty appreciation. (#1 appreciating city 2023)I personally make well over $100k/yr cash flow from my portfolio here.

If you want to consolidate your portfolio, there's what we call a consolidation exchange, where you sell multiple investment properties and reinvest the proceeds into a larger investment property, deferring all of the tax you would normally pay.

One day, while door knocking in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, I found a house where the owner, who was located in Buffalo, New York, was struggling with unpaid taxes and property upkeep.

There are a growing number of Avatars who need fully-furnished, monthly rentals, and traveling work crews are our favorite for larger units.