Id recommend getting comfortable with the terms.Some books that are helpful (not totally MF focused)-Confessions of a Real Estate Entreprenuer (Perspective of an investor, how they think, how they take risks and how they learn)-Am I Being Too Subtle (Mindset, managed risk, opportunity spotting)-Zeckendorf - Autobiography (Relationships, risk taking, deal structure, development)-BP Rental Property InvestingI'd also recommend going to Lowe's, Home Depot, Habitat for Humanity to build your brain around materials, costs, quality and history of materials (even if you're not the one doing the work).Lastly, once you've conceptualized the asset class itself and general understanding of deal structure / operating structure...look into some news articles and trends in MF.

Something that’s been trending this week in the tax strategy world:Short-term rental owners assuming they qualify for the STR exception… without solid documentation.A lot of investors know the headline rule:Average stay 7 days or less + material participation = potential non-passive treatment.But here’s what’s getting attention lately Material participation isn’t a vibe.

Of course there are less expensive materials, but I like the durability of quartz.

Landlords  or Property managers, Currently how are you ensuring the compliance on rental properties for tenant e.g. utility bill reconciliation etc.? 

The only data on the transaction was the utility name.

The mortgage is $2250 including(PITI) The home has basement apartment, 2 beds 1 bath, which we rent for $1400, utilities included.

Check out Brandon Turner, he has some good material for new investors, and of course bigger pockets has a ton of great resources.

Every legitimate cost tied to the deal matters purchase closing costs, loan interest, points, permits, utilities, insurance, materials, subcontractors, mileage, staging, selling commissions, even small things like dumpsters and inspections.

I would start with conservative revenue assumptions, subtract all real expenses (HOA, cleaning, platform fees, insurance, utilities, reserves), and see what return you get on your actual cash invested.

Blake, D class can cash flow well on paper but the risk profile is materially higher with crime, turnover, rent collections, deferred maintenance and management intensity.