In a lot of home improvement stores the blinds are in within 5 rows of the fans.

I never paint, swap rugs (except flooding), or do other improvements on rent controlled units This can lead to blight.Who benefits from rent control?

My goal for 2025 is to ask for feedback from clients to improve our onboarding process.

Last question, how significantly would the APR improve if we leave 30% in vs 25% or 20% on a HELO? 

I appreciate the insight that you and John offered regarding the lack of value in the business itself and strictly the land + improvements.

., through streamlined property management, lower maintenance costs, and improved operational systems), we’ll have the flexibility to adjust rents strategically in a way that supports affordability for specific tenant groups, like workforce housing.Generating Income Beyond Rent:The portfolio’s income isn’t solely reliant on rents.

Say you paid 100k 6 years ago and have done nothing to improve the property value.

Just do a Google search for his name and "1031 into a syndication".

Certain amenities can drive bookings (e.g. having a hot tub) but don't necessarily improve guest satisfaction.  

Smart investors first focus on finding quality properties—such as those in thriving areas of Brooklyn or potential neighborhoods around Manhattan—and then reverse engineer the process by improving management, optimizing rental structures, or enhancing facilities to make it worthwhile.