Brand new to investing.

We are building for others and for sale for ourselves, but I have a close friend who is building himself rentals.I have come across two different designs for infill stacked triplexes, but I need to really dial in costs to greenlight one. 

I’m  a Licensed Realtor® and Professional Civil/Structural Engineer (P.E.) with over 20 years of experience in land development, infrastructure design, and property analysis across Maryland.After two decades designing and managing major projects — from transit and utility infrastructure to mixed-use developments — I transitioned into real estate to help investors and builders make smarter, data-driven acquisition decisions.I focus on helping investors evaluate:Land and infill sites for development feasibilitySmall commercial and multifamily properties for value-add potentialStructural and site conditions that can impact ROI or exit strategyI’m particularly active in Baltimore, Hagerstown, Eldersburg, Sykesville, and Capitol Heights, MD, and I love connecting with investors who are interested in ground-up, subdivision, or redevelopment projects.If you’re in Maryland or nearby markets and want to discuss land strategy, due diligence, or deal analysis, I’d be happy to exchange ideas and insights — always in the spirit of collaboration and compliance.Looking forward to learning from everyone here and contributing value wherever I can.– Reddy Karnati, P.E., Realtor®(Engineering insight meets real estate opportunity — all within compliance of COMAR 09.11 & 09.23)

In SFR, there is such demand from owner occupiers that the psf cost makes it such that you can build for less (with efficient design and the right dirt). 

All new plumbing and mostly new electrical and the stairs leading up to that unit is all brand new.

After last year, ....My guess is that "thoughtfully designed" from a few years ago is today's "basic design" for Airbnb.

They chase designer kitchens, luxury flooring, and features that look great on Instagram but add nothing to long-term profitability.

Quote from @Craig Cann: @Peter Mckernan @Greg Kasmer the thing we were afraid about putting in quartz is the resident ruining the brand new counter top.

I love designing “executive-ready” units…But many hosts think they need to spend $10k+ to make it happen.Not true.Here’s what actually matters:✅ workspace✅ fast internet✅ blackout curtains✅ comfortable mattress✅ clean + neutral aestheticSkip the luxury decor shopping spree.How have you positioned your units to attract higher-tier guests?

If you’re brand new and trying to figure out which brokerage to join, here’s the no-BS version from someone who actually works with investors and flips houses, and owns rentals.