They should also be able to show you recent sales in the area-how much are comps selling for vs list price, how quickly are they selling and what isn't selling?  

They also use automated appraisals so can be as quick as 5 day fundings.

If not, the risk increases quickly.

I am a neonate when it comes to RE investing but hoping to learn the ropes pretty quickly.

They need to lease that thing up quickly.

Both paths work if you know your constraints going in.Here's the real question though: are you trying to build a monthly cash flow business, or are you trying to compound wealth quickly?

The MF market was hit pretty hard over the past several years and many of those that were in the BP Hall of Fame quickly were thrown into the Wall of Shame as they took extraordinary losses.

Their rate.Their down payment.Their amortization.They were confident enough to close on both properties simultaneously.That’s how you can win consistently with small multifamily.These value-add multifamily deals don’t show up every day.But when they do, you need to know quickly:• What’s the true NOI?

Hey @Gabriel Shapira, great to see you active in Columbus — strong rental demand, solid appreciation pockets, and plenty of value-add opportunities if you’re underwriting right.Since you’re investing out-of-state, having the right team locally is everything — contractor accountability, boots-on-the-ground inspections, and agents who truly understand investor metrics (not just retail comps).If funding is ever part of the equation, we’d love to be a resource for you.We move quickly and structure loans around investor strategy — especially helpful when you’re competing remotely and need strong, reliable execution.

However, what I would suggest, or what I would be doing is asking active agents in your office and at other brokerages what types of properties are selling quickly right now and doing well and what isn't.