The shorter the prepayment term has an impact on increasing the rate.4.

Hey Marshall - A rehab and refi could be a great approach here, especially if you’re looking to increase the property’s value before holding it long-term.

Generally speaking, on the west coast,  tenant protections increase on month-month contracts.

Even if one thinks market values will continue to increase over the next few years (I have my doubts), I would not invest in finishing a basement. 

There will be decreased population growth because fewer people will be able to come across the border, negatively impacting rent prices, increasing vacancy etc.  2.

The buydown has increasing returns in you don't refinance.

It will get much easier as time passes and your rents increase. 

By negotiating effectively, we reached a deal that suited both parties, allowing us to focus on planned renovations that would significantly increase the property’s resale value.

Both lead to that buyer overpaying and taking an opportunity off the board for the investors who have their underwriting completed accurately.I believe its somewhat market dependent but it has become increasingly difficult to make construction oriented deals work in the price points you mentioned.

The shorter the prepayment term has an impact on increasing the rate.4.