Continued adaptation to e-commerce competition will be crucial for brick-and-mortar retailers.

If you choose to work with an attorney for your 1031 whose experience is limited to a few 1031s a year (even though they may have a vast real estate background) you'll likely not get the economies of scale and a competitive price for your 1031. 

Not only are Queens and Brooklyn the busiest Counties in terms of activity (new listings), but they also have some of the most competitive investors in our market.Properties are selling for 8.5% more than they were in 2023, showing us just how desirable the borough is.

You have to treat your tenants like guests and provide them an excellent experience  2) competition is heating up so you have to bring your A game.

It is very tough to finance these because most properties and borrowers do not qualify for the financing criterias on a competitive CRE loan. 

Maybe a STR makes sense because there's less competition.

Do you think there will be a lot of competition? 

Talking to friends and reading local FB forums, there seems to be a severe housing shortage for rentals, prices seem much higher than in the past, and the market is very competitive. 

A fixer upper would be more likely to get a deal on.Certain areas like Orlando are very saturated and therefore competitive to keep rented at a good price.Research insurance premiums because they have gone through the roof in Florida and other areas.

It also shows sellers that you are a serious buyer, making your offer more attractive in a competitive market.