In the obligatory weekly cleaning sessions, we clearly inform the team what to look for to see if things look 'off'.I'm responding to this specifically because referring to them or their management fee as a “scam” isn’t the right characterization.

The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 4.4%, which on the surface sounds positive.But the real story is under the hood.Payrolls for October and November were revised down by a combined 76,000 jobs, continuing a trend of initial overestimates being corrected lower.

I was initially looking for a multi family unit that I could flip or would provide passive income.  

They ended up costing me a few grand, so much wasted time, and the terms are not even close to what they initially told me.

This creates a negative initial position.

I initially was thinking brrrr but the interest rates rose enough that I switched to only the value add.  

I’m seeing firsthand how conservative many lenders are on low acquisition/high rehab deals, especially early on without a track record.I’m approaching this in phases — using more flexible capital initially to get a few projects executed cleanly, then transitioning to lower-cost institutional or RTL financing once there’s history to support it.

Hi Gia, much of your investment strategy is going to be based on your budget and lifestyle preference.In general, multi-families tend to appreciate more over the long run, but they come with more headaches, more upkeep, and higher initial investment.

And he needs to be available for weekly training sessions.

I need a comprehensive solution that can:• Track the property from the initial purchase through ongoing management• Record and categorize all rental expenses• Allow me to scan and store receipts digitally• Monitor additional costs associated with the properties• Track rental income and proceedsI would appreciate any recommendations or suggestions you might have.