About Small Apartment Investors

Small apartment buildings can be an appealing step for real estate investors, but there is a lot to understand before making an offer. A building’s rent roll, operating expenses, financing, condition, and management needs all affect the decision.

I’m Cordell Davenport, founder of Small Apartment Investors. I created this site to help people learn how to evaluate and operate small apartment buildings, with a focus on properties of 5 to 50 units. My goal is to make the questions behind an investment easier to understand, whether you’re considering your first building or looking to sharpen your approach.

Here you’ll find resources on finding properties, reviewing income and expenses, understanding value, exploring financing, and deciding how a building will be managed. I also share material on investor mindset because learning the numbers is only part of becoming a more capable investor.

Start with a topic that matters to you. Explore the education resources, visit the Small Apartment Investors YouTube channel, or get in touch if you have a question.

Small Apartment Investors provides educational information. For advice about a specific purchase, financing decision, or tax situation, consult the appropriate licensed professional.