If you plan on holding on to the property for a substantial amount of time, the more immediate valleys may prove to be inconsequential to your long-term strategy.On the other hand, if you plan on holding for a relatively short spell, knowing the direction of the market’s more immediate future would be imperative.Feel free to give me a call when you have a chance.

Your assets are light for a deal this size to qualify.How debt works and ratio's involved will likely depend on what going in cap rate the income throws off with purchase price.There are hundreds of items to analyze when looking over a retail property and takes a lot of time and due diligence.The items listed for roof, parking lot, etc. can equal in to the six figures in costs so very substantial to repair or replace.

Additionally, and perhaps and even bigger factor, is that all QOZ real estate investments will involve either ground-up development or "substantial improvement". 

Me, I don't mind paying $41.58 per month for VRBO, especially when they give me most of my (substantial) revenue. 

In my opinion this sounds like a substantial investment, and there are plenty of solid multi-family renters in the following markets:DearbornDearborn Heights Melvindale Westland& other cities immediately North, East, or West, of Detroit You're spot on about renters paying less for a duplex over a SFH but as you progress in the multi-family market you'll notice the differences aren't much if you choose the right property, construction finishes/overhead, tenant screening processes. 

This is split between investing and brokerage, but it is still a substantial amount of time in the arena.The industry is not for the faint of heart.

Theoretical market rent and tenants actively paying rent are two very different things.Your upfront costs are going to be substantially higher with no tenants.

The property can be turned into a four bedroom 2 bath (through space in the basement) which would increase the rent potential substantially. 

and 2) would waiting for the tariff war to abate and for demand to slow affect pricing, or are these typically ratcheted up with no hope of correcting substantially?

Given the market here in the Bay Area, straight out buying homes or having a substantial downpayment would be difficult as well-at least in our situation.How did you get started?