Multi Family Expert

Why Working With Ben Wood Gives You an Edge in Multi-Family Real Estate

Multi-family real estate isn’t just another category on a search filter.

It’s a different mindset, a different skill set, and a completely different way of analyzing property. That’s why investors who are serious about income, appreciation, and long-term strategy work with an agent who actually understands the business from the inside.

That’s where I come in.

I don’t just help clients find multi-family properties — I own and operate income-producing multi-families myself. That experience shapes every recommendation I make and every deal I negotiate.

Investor Eyes, Not Just Agent Eyes

When I search for multi-family properties, I’m not looking at paint colors or staging.

I’m looking at:

  • Actual rent rolls vs. market rents

  • Operating expenses and true cash flow

  • Tenant profiles and lease structures

  • Deferred maintenance that affects returns

  • Upside potential most buyers miss

Because I’ve lived it, I know what matters after the closing — not just what looks good on paper.

Smarter Searches = Better Opportunities

Multi-family opportunities rarely fall into your lap.

I build targeted searches that go beyond what public sites show, including:

  • Off-market and quiet listings

  • Compass Private Exclusives

  • Properties miscategorized or overlooked

  • Assets with repositioning or value-add potential

The best deals often aren’t obvious — they’re found through experience and timing.

Underwriting Comes First

Every multi-family deal starts with numbers.

I help clients break down:

  • Cap rates (real ones, not advertised ones)

  • Cash-on-cash returns

  • Repair and capital improvement costs

  • Financing scenarios and debt service

  • Exit strategies

You’re not guessing whether a deal works — you know before you commit.

Negotiation With the End in Mind

Multi-family negotiations aren’t emotional — they’re strategic.

Inspection findings, tenant issues, zoning, fire code compliance, and financing timelines all play a role. I know how to protect your downside without killing the deal, because I’ve been on both sides of the table.

Rhode Island Focused, Investor Tested

Rhode Island is a tight market. Inventory is limited. Good multi-family properties don’t sit long.

Knowing:

  • Which towns favor investors

  • Where rents are moving

  • Which properties will appraise clean

  • How municipalities view multi-family assets

…is just as important as finding the property itself.

The Bottom Line

Anyone can send you listings.

I help you:

  • Identify real opportunities

  • Avoid expensive mistakes

  • Maximize income and appreciation

  • Build a portfolio that actually performs

If you’re serious about investing in multi-family real estate — whether it’s your first duplex or your tenth property — you want an agent who does more than talk the talk.

Ben Wood
Multi-Family Specialist | Residential & Commercial
Investor. Owner. Advisor.

Let’s find the right deal — and make sure it works long after closing.

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