Of course "hoping" rates will come down is not a sound strategy so finding a way to assume a loan that already took advantage of low rates is a great option.If you were starting over and targeted a large SFH, would you try to maintain the property in a way that would still attract regular homebuyers (not investors) if you needed to sell?

Chance of deal success needs to be high- 95%+.

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Miami.

Purchase price: $415,000

Cash invested: $90,000

MY FIRST RENTAL PROPERTY !! BEAUTIFUL DUPLEX IN THE HEART OF MIAMI ...

His good customer service convinced us to go with Kiavi over two other vendors offering similar rates.

Although 3.1% is a great interest rate I tend to not get too caught up in keeping a property just because the rate is good.

You don't need to save up $100K or quit your job today in order to become a successful investor. 

If you find a good manager, they will help you narrow in on the best communities to invest in, which properties make the best investment, rent rates, locating quality contractors, and more.

One of the biggest factors in successful flips is building a strong team: contractors, agents, lenders, and property managers. 

I can't find anything about people successfully using AI yet.  

This included some landmark deals including Rockefeller Center’s $3.5B loan and Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau $1.2B refinancingAlternative lenders filling traditional banking gaps with short-term solutions which has already begun a cycle of consolidation that will likely continue and accelerate in 2025The Office Sector Divide:CBD property values are down 50.7% from 2021 peaksClass A office properties seem to be in their own vacuum of prosperity with trophy properties commanding premium rents ($100+ PSF nationally, up to $247 in top markets) with strong occupancyHybrid work continues impacting older building valuations which have not faired as well, but this may begin to rebalance as more companies are instituting mandates to return to physical officesChallenges & Opportunities:$1 trillion in loans maturing by 2026Interest rates up from 3.5% (2021) to 6.74% (2024)Experts such as AEW’s Michael Acton and Blackstone’s Nadeem Meghji see the best entry point in the last 15–20 years and we agreeMarket Outlook:Current market conditions present unique opportunities, with inflation-adjusted prices at historic lows and yields at decade highs.