I also have two buy-and-hold rental properties and am passionate about exploring unique financing opportunities.Recently, I used a VA loan assumption to purchase an investment property at a 3.3% interest rate, which was instantly cash flow positive. 

Since the market shift I barely see any of these guys.

It would also be important to network with other investors, stay informed about regional market shifts, and leverage any available incentives to maximize my investment potential.Good luck!

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I shifted from investing with a cash flow focus to the appreciation and tax benefits side of things.

Have you used any of your VA loan benefits yet on other properties? 

🏡 Real Estate Market Report (Single-Family Homes)📊 Mortgage Rates:30-Year Conventional: 7.10%30-Year VA: 6.45%💰 Median Sales Price:October: $485,000November: $484,995December: $484,500📈 New Listings:October: 1,959November: 1,498December: 1,175📅 Median Days on Market:October: 22 daysNovember: 24 daysDecember: 29 days📦 Months Supply of Inventory:October: 3.3 monthsNovember: 3.2 monthsDecember: 2.7 months🤔 What Does "Months Supply of Inventory" Mean?

How do you handle challenges in a deal (unexpected costs, market shifts, etc.)?

I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially if you’ve seen these challenges in your market or have insights into how STR investors can navigate this potential shift.

I'm learning more about loans and such as I used the VA.