@Michael WoodwardThank your for your straight-forward response.

Nikki — yes, you do have leverage, but it’s less about the number of units and more about how clean and marketable the deal is.Selling two multifamily properties at once can be attractive to the right agent if:• Pricing is realistic• Financials are organized• Properties are straightforward to marketRather than focusing only on commission %, you might also compare:• Marketing strategy• Buyer pool (retail vs investor)• Track record selling small multifamily locallySometimes a slightly higher fee with a strong agent results in a faster, cleaner sale and better net outcome.

A few things about my criteria:Prefer minimal rehab - I’m not looking for a heavy value‑add project.Want a straightforward rental with solid demand and stable returns.Long‑term buy‑and‑hold strategy, not flipping.Open to SFR or small multifamily, depending on what my budget fits best.For those of you investing in Texas, I’d really appreciate your insight on:Which Texas markets currently offer the best rental fundamentals for a first‑time investorAny cities or neighborhoods you’d avoid due to taxes, regulations, or softening rentsTips for evaluating properties that don’t require major work but still cash‑flow reasonably wellThanks in advance for any guidance. 

It really depends how active of an investment you would like compared to the overall yield.

For those who invest in both, how does the day-to-day involvement of notes compare to managing rentals?

Seems straightforward Do you usually base your choices on rent level, property location, or speed to market?

Always good to build relationships with operators who value straightforward analysis and long-term thinking.

The bookkeeping here can definitely get confusing the first time around, but it’s actually pretty straightforward once you think of it as two entities doing a simple business transaction with each other.Here’s how to handle it:1.

I work directly with property owners and local builders and value straightforward, transparent transactions. 

The seller wanted a fast, straightforward closing, which allowed negotiations to remain clean and efficient.