Both our earnings are certain to go up (I have book deals and a business, he's getting a top secret security clearance for cybersecurity)... but even with staying where we are, we're in a pretty strong position.

Another Secrets just opened this month.  

I don’t want to reinvent the wheel if others here have real-world examples of how they structured something creative and made it a win-win for all sides.I’m not looking for secret formulas or gimmicks. just solid, practical insights from folks who’ve put these ideas into action.Questions:What’s the most creative (but legal) financing structure you’ve successfully used?

I think a lot of these folks are selling the illusion of secret techniques to get new investors to write a check.

-I would love to get an idea of towns or neighborhoods seeing new development, infrastructure, or employer growth and low crime- Areas with tighter rental inventory that aren’t yet oversaturated with investors- Any lessons learned about tenant laws, property management, or working with local contractorsNot expecting to be handed “secret spots” — just hoping to connect with folks who know the market and can help me understand where the long-term upside is.

Unless the market has a secret weapon in the pipeline, good signs of future appreciation, infrastructure improvement, city projects, etc. - No I'm not buying these properties. 

In all of my years in property management, having a background in finance and being a rental investor myself, I've learned that the secret sauce is in tenant screening to help avoid damages and vacancy losses.  

Secret Sauce- Your city has several Train tracks running thru. 

Since is is your interest I would suggest you try to  find "The hidden secrets of a real estate technician " by Bryan Wittenmyer.

Do MTRs succeed in NYC, or am I missing a secret to making standard annual rental contracts work in NYC?