If you can afford a small multi family is a B or B+ you’ll be happy long term.

Small multifamily is often the next step when investors want to improve cash flow, stabilize operations across multiple units, and build a more resilient income stream.SFH vs.

Property management in Chicago is no joke...I highly advise against getting into it, lol, unless you have some crazy competitive advantage, which maybe sounds like you do.We've got a small brokerage team, most of whom do not transact heavily and do some investing on the side. 

(Do you pay contractors out of pocket first and get reimbursed, or do they fund draws directly?)

Hello, does anyone have a small HVAC contractor that they can recommend in the Indianapolis area? 

I believe AI chatbots will keep gaining popularity, leading to more direct bookings.

Here’s something I’ve noticed lately while running numbers on small multis (2–4 units) across the Triad:A lot of investors underestimate how strong the rent-to-price ratios still are here compared to other Southeast markets.Typical small multi deals I’ve been tracking:• Purchase price: $170K–$260K• Rents per door: $900–$1,200 depending on the neighborhood• PM costs: 8–10%• Taxes/insurance still relatively low• Most deals landing around 6.5%–8% cap with light value-addNothing crazy, but steady, predictable cash flow — especially for out-of-state investors who want an easier entry point than Charlotte or Raleigh.The biggest tip I’d give newer investors is:Run your numbers with OPPORTUNITY in mind, not perfection.Cash flow still exists here, but only if you look at realistic expenses and know what areas rent fastest.I’ve been checking out different pockets around Greensboro and High Point recently, and there are still opportunities.

Small dollar amounts and few people does not change the rules.FWIW, the first syndication we did, we raised $400,000 and had 11 investors, including ourselves.

Will also want to be in an are that is a mix of small multi and single family. 

Avoiding submitting claims can avoid insane increases, then self insuring when small things come up.