Key conservatorship issues to considerAny plan to exit Fannie and Freddie’s conservatorship should promote market liquidity, and thus, access to mortgage credit.

In a world of constant inflation, maintaining your lifestyle over time requires an income that meets four key criteria:Rent Growth Must Outpace InflationIf a basket of goods costs $100 today, in ten years, with 5% annual inflation, that basket will cost $162.

From a financial standpoint, the key is to ensure you're purchasing properties at a price low enough to make rehab costs and refinance achievable.

Quote from @Hanna Brown: @Jay Hinrichs If the bidder at the auction pays cash for keys to get the homeowner out, does the person redeeming from the owner position (exercising rights of redemption w/in 180 days) have to reimburse them for those costs they paid to get the homeowner out? 

A key lesson here is buying at the right price; overpaying by $15K can make a big difference.

I totally agree—choosing the right location and finding value-add opportunities are key.

We all know that is there is nothing worse than not feeling confident about handing over the keys to your property. 

Investing in yourself is a key. 

I am local to the Memphis market here and like others have mentioned communication is key.

bringing on someone not only fiscally but also with experience in this type of rehab is key, as you will need to write a good scope and budget for the unknowns.