Even the largest owners of real estate in the country don’t do this, and they try and squeeze every penny

So if you follow macro and micro-economic trends regularly as it is, it will only take about 30 seconds.  

This is why the dreaded recession is often talked about, it usually portends high unemployment, which is an economic killer.

Economic outlook is too good, so people over pay.

@J Scott I loved your breakdown of the economic side of real estate in your latest trip to the BP podcast.

Keep a keen eye on economic indicators, employment rates, and local development plans to gauge the overall health of the market.Maintenance Costs Can Sneak Up On You: It is easy to factor in property taxes, insurance, and regular maintenance, but unexpected repair costs can throw a wrench into your financial plans.

Did you know the Gov tracks “Whiskey at home” as an economic data point?

The 5-Year Treasury rate is generally the right benchmark for non-owner occupied Non-QM (assuming thats the direction you are in) - and rates will generally move in concert.I'd be happy to look at your scenario and let you know opinion on if its in line with current rates - that being said, economic data has been brutal this week and yields have risen every day, so its unlikely that rates have gotten better since you locked in last week (if you got a true rate lock)

These typically are the largest users of travel medical professionals.

While such disparities can be due to a variety of causes, residents in these cities had economic tailwinds to help them through recent cost of living increases.To see where income increased most, SmartAsset examined Census Bureau data for 124 of the largest cities in the country and ranked them by the size of income changes between 2019 and 2021.