We ended up going way over budget and turning it into a single family residence and selling at very little profit due to loss in labor.

Quote from @Michael Kopa: Hello, I am still fairly new to Real Estate Investing having only 1 single family home that I rent through a Property Manager in Ohio.

My team has worked with quite a few investors doing co-living or rent-by-the-room models around metro Atlanta, and overall, it can be a really strong strategy when approached intentionally.Co-living fills a very real gap in the market — it provides affordable, flexible housing for working professionals, students, and people in transition, while also producing higher returns than traditional single-family rentals.

What’s the best way for investors to explain complex financing strategies to listing agents without overwhelming them?

Quote from @Kim Li: I own a single-family rental that I plan to sell and use the proceeds (approximately $340,000) toward purchasing a duplex for about $1,000,000.

Someone managing mostly Class A apartments might not be the right fit for small multifamily or single-family homes.Communication Style: Pay attention to how quickly they respond and how transparent they are — that’s usually how they’ll treat you and your tenants too.Problem-Solving Attitude: Things will go wrong — maintenance delays, difficult tenants, late payments — so look for someone who’s calm, proactive, and solution-oriented, not just a messenger.Technology & Systems: Make sure they use good software for payments, maintenance tracking, and communication.

Cash invested: $50,000 This deal involved providing private money for the renovation of a single-family home known as the “Santi property.”

Quote from @Brendan Winans: I Made My Largest Single Profit to Date: $250K in 12 Months on a FourplexEarlier this year, I closed out a value-add fourplex that generated a $250K profit in just over 12 months.

For a single-family residential property, the options outside traditional rentals are limited by zoning, but there are a few creative paths people have successfully used, like home offices for remote workers, small professional practices, or creative studios if local ordinances allow. 

This particular time will be a 6 month lease with a single tenant over that time.