Katrina Manker Real Estate

Katrina Manker Real Estate Elevate Maine Realty. Realtor in Southern and Midcoast Maine.

Why Your First Property Should Be a Multi-Unit: If you’re getting into real estate, your first purchase might be your mo...
04/30/2025

Why Your First Property Should Be a Multi-Unit:

If you’re getting into real estate, your first purchase might be your most important one. That’s why buying a multi-unit property—like a duplex, triplex, or fourplex—can be a game changer.

Here’s why:

1. House Hack Your Way to Wealth:
When you buy a multi-unit and live in one of the units, you can rent out the others. That rental income can cover a big chunk—or even all—of your mortgage. You’re basically living for free while building equity.

2. Easier Financing Than You Think:
Multi-units (up to 4 units) still qualify for residential loans, meaning you can use FHA, VA, or conventional financing—sometimes with as little as 3.5% down.

3. Build Wealth Faster:
With more doors under one roof, you’re generating more income from day one. That’s cash flow that can help you scale faster—whether your goal is to buy more properties or pay down debt.

In short, buying a multi-unit as your first property is a smart, strategic move. It’s not just a home—it’s a business, a learning experience, and a financial foundation.

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

Erica and I were just talking about 1031 Exchanges and how they can benefit our investor clients. Let us know if you hav...
04/18/2025

Erica and I were just talking about 1031 Exchanges and how they can benefit our investor clients. Let us know if you have questions and want to learn more!

Key points we talked about!

What’s a 1031 Exchange?
——> A tax-deferral strategy that lets real estate investors sell a property and reinvest the proceeds into another like-kind property—without paying capital gains taxes right away.

——> Must be investment or business properties (not your primary home)
• Like-kind doesn’t mean identical—just both real estate for investment
• Must identify new property within 45 days
• Must close on new property within 180 days

——>Must
• Use a Qualified Intermediary (QI)—you can’t touch the funds
• Not for flipping or personal use properties

⭐️ Message us if you have an investment property you are thinking about selling! ⭐️

Reasons why I love my team at Elevate Maine Realty  - love for dogs of all kinds and my babe being welcome at the office...
03/20/2025

Reasons why I love my team at Elevate Maine Realty - love for dogs of all kinds and my babe being welcome at the office anytime she wants!

If you share for the love animals of all kind paw 🐾 Help us support the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland!



We’re collecting donations and we’d love your help!

Drop off much-needed pet supplies at our office now through 3/20. Prefer to donate monetarily? Visit ARLGP’s website to contribute directly. Link in bio!

Thank you for helping us make a difference!


🎿 ⭐️ GIVEAWAY ALERT ⭐️ 🎿 Want to hit the slopes at Sunday River for spring skiing?I’ve got you covered! I’m giving away ...
03/14/2025

🎿 ⭐️ GIVEAWAY ALERT ⭐️ 🎿

Want to hit the slopes at Sunday River for spring skiing?
I’ve got you covered! I’m giving away a FREE Buddy Pass (fully paid for by me!) to Sunday River, all you have to do is:

1 Like my real estate page on instagram .Manker.real.estate

2 Share this post and tag a friend who loves winter adventures!

You and your buddy could be shredding the mountain in no time!

~ The winner will be chosen once by the end of next week!

Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity!Let’s go enjoy some fresh spring skiing together!

❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️


✨ UNDER CONTRACT ✨ Congrats to my clients for going under contract on their first home in Portland! They were looking fo...
01/31/2025

✨ UNDER CONTRACT ✨

Congrats to my clients for going under contract on their first home in Portland! They were looking for a place closer to the UNE campus, and this was a perfect fit for them.

📞 617-291-0766
[email protected]

Elevate Maine Realtors Before the mountain —> On the mountain ⛰️ what do you guys think?! Share the mountain with skiers...
01/14/2025

Elevate Maine Realtors Before the mountain —> On the mountain ⛰️ what do you guys think?! Share the mountain with skiers / boarders?

This client of mine closed on this property in Kennebunk last year - swipe to see glow up to what it was before 👏😍
12/20/2024

This client of mine closed on this property in Kennebunk last year - swipe to see glow up to what it was before 👏😍

Reasons to move to Maine —> 🏔️ Who else can’t wait until Ski season?!
11/26/2024

Reasons to move to Maine —> 🏔️
Who else can’t wait until Ski season?!

If you’re ever in or around Biddeford make sure to stop by . Great place for coffee, breakfast, lunch or just to get som...
11/19/2024

If you’re ever in or around Biddeford make sure to stop by . Great place for coffee, breakfast, lunch or just to get some work done ✅. The space is also available if you’re looking to host a private event - they’ll do the drinks and catering for you, too!

I’m usually there on Friday’s every week, come stop by if you ever have any questions about real estate 🏡 or just to say hi 👋

09/26/2024
Just Sold!Congratulations to Mike on his first Portland penthouse!Sold for $900,000Buyer RepresentationThinking of Buyin...
03/22/2024

Just Sold!

Congratulations to Mike on his first Portland penthouse!

Sold for $900,000
Buyer Representation

Thinking of Buying or Selling? Let’s Connect!
Katrina Manker
617-291-0766
[email protected]

02/05/2024

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100 Main Street
Saco, ME
04072

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