They get a faster and easier sale because buyers can imagine higher future rents.

HI @James TobinAs you get into the RE market, regardless of where you choose use this website as a good starting point to find out what the areas are likehttps://www.areavibes.com/Best of luck from Fort Worth 

I could re-listen all of it as much as I wanted.

I paid the first one and then said that’s more than enough to store all future documents.

I have lived in Santa Fe for 5 years and am plugged into the commercial RE market as a full-time investor. 

The best thing to get started is building your team - a lender and a RE agent who know the Duluth market!

Another common problem is poor due diligence—jumping into deals without verifying the borrower or collateral often leads to future regrets.I’ve also seen over-leveraged borrowers cause trouble, prioritizing other creditors over private lenders.

Also, if you buy using a hard money lender or cash, Zach Starnes can do re-fi's off the appraised value shorter than the typical 6mos and then you might not need any money down if you buy at the right price.

Generally, lenders base their refinance valuations on the property’s in-place income and existing condition, not future projections.

Kind of like a cash for keyshttps://martinezlawcenter.com/new-rental-laws-in-california-...Most of the long time investors I know haven't had problems but if you get a "professional tenant" in look out and call your RE attorney.