Share your insights on how these factors influence investment decisions in Upstate NY Real Estate.

The insurance they buy for this time is fixed and I have no influence on deductibles or anything else.

Hi Sonya, I started off as an out of state investor living in San Francisco in 2021 and chose the Ohio  markets (mostly Columbus for now) to start off with because of the low entry points as well as the tech sector getting a big boost as previously mentioned by Min. 

In other words, after 10 years I have $103,687.09 in positive wealth, all other things in my life being equal.Equity (wealth) I own in home - $420,007.09Home’s value after 10 years from Natural Appreciation ($706,757.76) - original loan amount ($334,160) + Principle Pay-Down ($47,409.33)Mortgage costs paid - $316,320.So without doing really anything in either scenario - no crazy financial engineering or value boosting home remodeling etc… - what is the best financial decision?

The agents are running amuck in this area and are heavily influencing this, not all are bad so let me be clear. 

I think that is just one of the things I've changed recently that have boosted my ratings significantly. 

He's doing something wrong.Click to enlarge"yes, I've had the due on sale clause called on me 10 times" (That is NOT something to brag about) He is doing everything wrong including the people he has pitching this or influencing people. 

There’s no universal standard since it relies on two main variables–your investing objectives and current market conditions.Some key factors influencing a good cap rate include:/ Property location/ Building condition/ Asset type (class A, B, C)/ Overall real estate market dynamicsTaking these into account helps set realistic cap rate expectations, but historically, rates between 4-10% are often seen as solid.Of course, a “good” cap rate for you might fall outside that range based on your investing goals and the specific property/market, so don’t get hung up on chasing a specific cap rate number.What is a good cap rate for your market?

They will hold a heavy influence on you.

However, concerns about inflation and the broader national economic policies continue to influence consumer behavior, with a trend towards more prudent spending and saving habits observed.The economic outlook for Raleigh in 2024 remains positive, with growth expected to continue at a healthy pace.