Quote from @Alex Melara: As a Property Management company looking to grow and scale up in our market, what are some standout ways to network?

The three strategies that moved the needle the most for me were house hacking, subject to deals, and BRRRR, especially when the goal is to grow and not just buy one at a time.

I’m just starting to save but know it’s important to learn best practices, understand the pitfalls and maybe even grow through sweat equity.Have a Happy New Year and look forward to connecting!

Quote from @Austin Bates: I'm very grateful to be in this community and the opportunity to communicate with new and seasoned investors and learn and grow from as a whole.

Some common problems DIY landlords face as they grow:1) Communication Constraints: your day job doesn't always allow you to focus on landord issues2) Accounting: spreadsheets can be used, but unless you master Excel, can be a challenge.

My guess, without knowing exactly where you're located or what your local market is like, is you could refi this, use the funds to invest in two more properties, and keep around the same cashflow, but you'll then have three streams of cashflow that are growing and three properties that are appreciating.

High-quality, amenity-rich buildings are positioned to thrive, while older, lower-quality office space faces growing risk of obsolescence.

WSJ and CNBC published featured articles about growing investor enthusiasm for the sector.

Many expenses do not scale linearly with value, so they consume a far larger percentage of gross income in lower-value properties.Single-family homes have fewer OPEX inputs than multi-family because certain items can be placed on the tenant's responsibility list (depending on local regulations).

The macro picture here is strong too—population is growing fast, jobs are booming, and big companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Honda, Microsoft, and LG are expanding, which drives both rental demand and appreciation.