Also, from what I read in Bloomberg, midterm rentals near major hospitals can sometime command a decent premium.. especially if they include some nice furnishings.Little Tweaks Count: Even minor upgrades, like new door locks or a fresh coat of paint, can help you justify a stronger rent.Driving for Dollars & Networking..

Seems a bit high on the exp ratio near 43% but we do pay a premium for our solid cleaning lady, she also stocks supplies, runs errands and other duties for no "extra" charge.

Quote from @Patrick Wood: I am new to real estate investing. 

Plus side is less urban sprawl, fewer builds in indefensible areas (wooded hillsides, only-one-road access, etc.), and greater affordability. 

Turns out, the right marketing found renters who appreciated the quality and were willing to pay a premium.

Back then, the market was more stable, interest rates were below 4.5%, and distressed properties sold at significant discounts.Today, distressed properties often sell at a premium, and cash-out refinance rates are above 8%.The best BRRRR deal I can find today involves buying a property with cash, investing in the rehab with cash, pulling out 75% of the ARV and breaking even on rent and mortgage.

Here’s a chart showing what percentage of an American’s average mortgage payment goes to taxes and insurance:Rising taxes and insurance premiums make real estate even less affordable for buyers already facing higher home prices and mortgage rates that rose ~150% in less than two years.

got out of flipping to new construction in our market in columbus ohio. licensed general contractor. when interest rates got high single family existing went down by 30% new builds sold at a 6% increase that year which demonstrated the desire and premium that new construction commands. never looking back. total control, rinse and repeat. we can get permits in 28 days. we can buy land cash in 21 days. we can build in 120 days to 140 days and keep moving. super scalable and easy and no risk. we build the same 2-3 Floorplans 

Continuous flooring concerns generally apply more to wood flooring, where matching is harder and more expensive.

If private companies continue to provide the insurance, I suspect we will see further increased premium costs which will need to be reflected in the rents tenants pay (all tenants: LTR, MTR, STR).