Commercial Property Advisors

Peter Harris Live! (08/11/26): Why 5–40 Units Is the Smartest Place to Start

Peter Harris Season 13 Episode 36

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Discover why 5–40 units is the smartest place to start in multifamily investing — the perfect size range for your first deal. In this week's episode, Peter shows how this range gives beginners the control, stability, and leverage they need to confidently acquire their first commercial property. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why 5–40 units is the ideal starting point for new investors
  • How this range protects you from the pitfalls of “too small” and “too big”
  • Why competition is lower and opportunities are greater in this segment
  • How this size class gives beginners more control over value, income, and deal structure
  • Why this is the range where off‑market deals and creative financing thrive

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