I’ve noticed something interesting lately when talking to investors:On paper, a lot of properties still have cash flow.But in real life, it doesn’t feel like it.The issue usually isn’t rent.It’s rising operating friction.Insurance renewals, property taxes, maintenance, utilities, and vendor costs are all quietly eating into margins.

Hoping for some help in this. My PM went out of business and was "closed" Jan 1, 2026. Upon switching to a new PM, I learned that a lump sum payment was made to the old PM for 5 months of rent (about $6k). PM acknowle...

I am new to this screening process, first time listing units in the market and getting request for tours. I have told everyone that before scheduling a tour we do a prescreening call. If a tenant, shows during prescre...

My wife and I purchased a newer townhome about 2 years ago in the Denver area and now unexpectedly need to relocate to the Midwest. Since purchasing our home the value of the property has decreased. This brings us to ...

Local knowledge materially changes how much uncertainty you can tolerate, and experienced operators absolutely earn the right to take more risk in jurisdictions they know well.I’d agree that spending real money early—whether on civil, DD packages, or other upfront work—is often the cheapest way to find out a deal doesn’t work.

Other buildings in area have sold for 650-700k but I am estimating mine to be 625-650k because it doesn’t have a parking spot/garage.rents likely will be 2k each unit without attic.

Over-improving a property doesn’t just inflate budgets; it narrows the tenant pool.

@Caleb Brown he doesn't know much about this side of things and doesn't want much to do with it.

Sadly, my down payment money doesn't get me very far here.

He's done previous work with my approval since he had to combine three separate units into one.The lease doesn't allow for work without prior approval.