Besides Zillow, you’ll want to compare against multiple data sources.

There's consistently great events to go and connect with other investors, agents, lenders and etc.If you're looking for markets to invest in a couple of SFH or MFH with significantly less down compared to Sacramento.

Quote from @Daniel Sehy: Hey everyone —We’re actively expanding our portfolio into student housing and building long-term buy-and-hold strategies around Tier-2 and SEC campus markets.Target Criteria:80+ units (purpose-built or converted)Within 3–5 miles of campusMarkets with growing student populations and limited new supplyIdeally pre-leased or with some operational track recordWe’re open to both on- and off-market opportunitiesWe’ve modeled our acquisition approach around high-yield, Tier-2 university markets (think: Coastal Carolina, Troy, Kennesaw, Eastern Kentucky) where competition is lower, student demand is steady, and mom-and-pop owners still control a big chunk of inventory.We’re also looking at core SEC metros — Auburn, Columbia, Knoxville, etc. — but only where value and scale align.My ask:Who are the sharpest agents or brokers in your network with real student housing experience (not just MF)?

Approximately how much better the rate get compared to 25% down payment on a 30 year mortgage?

Bonus depreciation basicsBonus depreciation applies to any rental property when you do a cost segregation study.It lets you front-load the depreciation on items with shorter useful lives (appliances, flooring, fixtures, etc.) instead of spreading them out over decades.The key isn’t whether it’s short-, medium-, or long-term — it’s whether the property qualifies as a rental for tax purposes.2.

@Joe Villeneuve, a car has the same purpose from purchase to sale.

     - Are you looking for investment purposes or to make it your homestead?     

i bought a 4 unit multi family with the purpose of living rent free.  

Does it matter if dad gifts vs sells the property for reassessment purposes?

It makes it a lot easier to compare rent comps, ARVs, and overall deal flow.Are you leaning more toward long-term rentals, flips, or BRRRR as a starting point?