Buying new for a rental is not cost efficient since as soon as a tenant leaves the next tenant starts with a used appliance anyway. 

The number of targets will be so small you could still do it efficiently.

I feel like there's a much faster and more efficient way.

Most people will discuss the following benefits of multifamily (1) economies of scale (2) for 5 units and above, you can impact the value of the property by increasing the NOI (3) efficiency...all units in one location (4) some regional multifamily vendors/contractors for things like painting and flooring are very affordable, quick, have systems in place and will be around for the long haul.For me, I moved to MF because I had too...not enough time to source SFR.One of the biggest challenges you will hear about MF is finding good property management if you have to outsource.  

Hello, I am looking for some help to be able to figure out which approach is the most tax efficient approach.Here is the scenario...I have 300,000 dollars which I am going to spend on a Duplex.

He is accustomed to working with investors and has been great as far as communication goes.

Electricity varies widely based on two factors: 1) provider - we have deregulated electricity service here in Texas, with a wide range of plans and rates: and 2) How energy efficient the home and particularly the A/C unit is.  

I guess that their expectations of performing quickly, and efficiently should be reciprocated.In the end, I really can't walk.  

In my experience agents do not like to communicate the lease option offer because they will not get paid as quickly.

But while we are investing in real estate, and trying to get the education needed to even get better for sake of improving our lives for the better, there is always that person or company that comes along with latest gizmos and gadgets that claims they can help us improve in your real estate investing business. to help us become more efficient and do more deals only to find that at the end you have wasted your money. believe me tried a some of them, and it really gets to me when they don't deliver on there promises. and i know some people on these forums are always looking for software or programs to help them improve in their real estate business. well i am too!