I also know the type of home and insulation you have is a factor. 

The market is a huge factor in how far design goes but I feel like every one has tried to "out design" each other recently to where it is almost over the top.

For small liens in the past we just included that as a risk factor.

Some have quotas, some don't.Like anything in real estate the gatekeepers of the knowledge are the people in the market on a daily basis. also greatly depends on the velocity in the market place the price points quality .. etc etc.. tons of factors for builders to consider when negotiating with buyers and or the buyers agent.

I’m interested to hear how people value cash flow vs appreciation vs any other factors that they measure how beneficial their purchases have been.

I'm curious—what key factors do you look for when considering a new investment?

If it's external factors such as they need the money to do a bigger deal, or they're closing down their fund, or they're getting out of RE completely then fine. 

I prefer not to have multi metered main panel, for a variety of reasons (with the cost being the bigget factor), I should not be forced to have one for the attached ADU I am planning.Would like to know if I have any recourse to this separate meter-panel requirement from PGE.Thanks,An

I wouldn't say that they should be a major factor, but the more deals one has done, the lower rates many lenders are willing to offer.

It will be VERY interesting to see how these three factors influence existing home sales over the next 3 months:Seasonal slowdown (-)Mortgage rates dropping (+)Buyers potentially paying their own buy-side brokerage commissions (-)Average Number of Offers Received per SaleThe average home sold in July 2024 had 2.7 offers, down slightly from 2.9 in June 2024, and well below 3.0 in July 2023.