Additionally, are there any other rules of thumb or key indicators you would recommend monitoring to ensure operational efficiency and profitability?

Average house values have decreased by 2.3% over the last year, but by the end of 2024, the market is predicted to expand by 4.5%, indicating a strong recovery and bright future.As of December 2023, Jacksonville has a median listing price of $308.9K, and a median selling price of $298.5K for residences.

Usually, it's a good indication of the market if you can spot any recent activity in this area. 

The ponding water was not under any pipes or necessarily near the foundation walls, there was no clear indication from where the water came from. 

Riviera Maya (Stretching between Cancun and Tulum):Short-term Rental ROI: Between 8% to 13%.Annual Real Estate Appreciation: A more modest 4-7%.While the appreciation is not as high as other regions, the steady ROI from rentals indicates a stable and mature market.I'd love to get feedback from those who have invested or are considering investing in these areas.

There may be rules that favor landlords more in some places than others.Property Taxes: Examine the rates for property taxes in prospective markets as they will have a big effect on your total costs.Future Development Plans: Look into any planned construction or infrastructure initiatives that might raise the value of real estate.Vacancy Rates: A robust rental market is typically indicated by low vacancy rates.

There might be indicators, but there will always be those that think it is going strong, and those that think the sky is falling. 

Proposing that the two of you creatively structure the commission  (either on this deal or on future deals) is going to give you an indication of how open and flexible she is.  

I haven't done that myself, but everything I have read indicated that it's successful, but only when done consistently over time.

My initial research has been into - kane county foreclosure sales- researching liens online - practicing the 70% rule on the list of 2016 past and future foreclosures to see which properties sell for at or below max offer amounts and to see if i can tell what indicators set these appart from those that sell at foreclosure beyond the 70% rule amounts?