Phase #1 - Recovery  - characterized by high vacancy rates and no new construction- rent, during this phase, is flat or declining- owners offer rent concessions to avoid their property occupancy rate from  decliningPhase #2 - Expansions- characterized by declining vacancy and the start of new construction- occupancy improves, concessions are not being offered, and rental rates being to growPhase #3 - Hyper Supply - characterized by new construction and vacancy rates beginning to rise - rental rates begin to grow at a slow rate- rent concession are being offerred due to the new construction in the area [in the hope of retaining current renters]Phase #4 - Recession - characterized by the completion of construction and a decline in occupancy rates - concessions are abundant to avoid high move-out rates Here are some foundational truths about optimizing your investments:#1 sow seeds of success in the down times - "The season of failure is the best time for sowing seeds of success."

The stodgy that most of the investors that I work with use is to make sure that every 1-2 years they look at their portfolio and capture the equity to help grow their wealth.As a benefit for the investors that I work with we have partnered with a company that we met at BPCON that looks at this exact thing.

Flat fee buyer agency is new but growing quickly since the August 2024 agent compensation rule changes/lawsuit settlement.

I may be wrong but I think that is what I remember hearing.  

I’ve been raising rents closer to 10% for the last few years and 5% is the lowest I can remember in the last 10.

I am currently hunting down my first deal and cannot wait to start growing my portfolio.

@Maria JeanetteTax Advantages: Income and gains grow tax-deferred (or tax-free if using a Roth SDIRA).All Costs Through the IRA: Expenses (repairs, taxes, etc.) must be paid from the IRA, so ensure it’s well-funded.You might also want to consult a CPA or attorney experienced with SDIRAs to ensure compliance with IRS rules and maximize benefits.Best of luck!

Get your credit cleaned up, ditch the car payment and find a side hustle to grow capital. 

Tulsa offers a fantastic combination of affordable housing, a growing job market, and a strong sense of community.

I don't remember their names but people from the War College helped us redo the electrical and plumbing for cost which was amazing.