Even if you don't decide to keep it in the long run, it's an appreciating asset you can make money off of.

Short term it is difficult to make the numbers work, the cost of new construction and the time it takes to zone-plan-build are usually the main reasons why private investors stay clear.

It's now almost impossible to get a mortgage with a FICO score under 560-580 range.Overall, the housing market has higher average FICO scores and more equity than the 2008-2010 period.This makes it much less likely we'll experience another Great Recession, but there are no guarantees.

Even if rents are trending up, if your tenant base can't make ends meet, the asset won't perform.

If you are a real estate agent who wants to work with investors but can't seem to make any solid connections here on BiggerPockets, these five things might be the reasons why:1.

@Katie Southard Definetly could make the transition.

You can't just insert it in somewhere and expect it to work for your particular situation.There is a lot of stuff in there that is general but you need to make mods to work for you.

I'm located in Lewes, DE but the joys of the commercial world I can help make deals happen all over!

Of the IRA money I spent $120k on the remodel.

My goal is to make this property available to insurance companies, disaster recovery specialists, and individuals displaced by fire, flood, or other catastrophic events.I am seeking guidance on the most effective approach to market this property, specifically:Recommended Insurance and Disaster Recovery ContactsAre there specialized companies that manage temporary housing for insurance claims?