I wanted them to sell these properties years ago but I guess I can officially say goodbye to my money.

I believe it started at $700/mo in the good old days of the recession and is now up to $1000 (undervalue about $150 for that area).

sat on the MLS for a year.

If you choose the right company it'll drastically reduce your risk of maintenace coming up in the first 5 years and also help your yield.

May 2025 be a great year! 

A FICO score requirement of 650 or higher, along with at least three years of consistent income that's 3X the monthly rent, are also a good ideas.

The truth is you can never get it "accurate" as the actual numbers will fluctuate year to year.

I specialize in small multifamily properties and house hacking working alongside BiggerPockets podcast guest Andrew Freed to help investors find high-performing deals in Central MA.My Background:  - Started in late 2019 I utilized an FHA loan to get my first 3 family property in Fitchburg, spent about a year fixing it up and soon after I refinanced. 

My thoughts: don't get set on just one trend since your goal is to purchase in 2026, as we've all experienced, a lot can happen in a year.  

You need a reserve to handle unexpected costs, particularly during the first 1-2 years of ownership and learning how to manage the property.