What I've seen is isolated, not systemic, and not material to trade... as not in context of a deceptive trade practice which I contend Casey is alleging.

As it stands, if you build the wall now, you will have to contend with the overhanging treads, which will complicate drywalling and finishing. 

The length of the eviction process and how things can get hung up by the rent board fill in some of those missing vacancy numbers that other places contend with.  

As much as we like to think there is a SCIENCE to marketing, I've always contended that it's more of an ART.

But for us, still not the right time to buy.Indio is definitely a contender.

I know 98% of wholesalers will look at this post and think (or say) 'he doesn't know squat...' but I contend if those 98% actually made a dime wholesaling, they would learn quickly that using "investing" methods (exchanges, installment sales, depreciation allowance, etc.) will not work for IRS non-investment transactions.

I know this sounds crazy, and there is some great advice here, but talk to each tenant individually if you can and find out the deal.If the units are in terrible shape, you're not going to be able to raise the rent much or get someone in, now you have vacancy and rehab to contend with.If the units are pristine, maybe the tenants know they're paying under market value.

Getting a HELOC will be difficult, plus you have to contend with how you will pay it off.

if only I "had a dream team" "I could have been somebody, I could have been a contender".

Also, if you wait long enough for rates to drop again, then you’re going to be contending with and competing with everyone else who’s ALso been waiting for rates to drop again. and we still have a supply shortage.