Finding the true appreciation rate for specific towns can be a bit tricky, but you can start by looking at historical sales data, talking to local realtors, or even checking out some online tools that track market trends.If the condos you’re eyeing aren’t meeting the 2% rule, it might be worth reconsidering or at least getting a more detailed breakdown of potential long-term appreciation and other benefits, like tax advantages or rental demand growth in the area.

I realize I have an advantage over those that self manage as I have a crew that works on my flips to do repairs but it wasn't always this wayAs a broker, I have managed a few properties over the years for other.

It is quite frustrating for sure and there are no shortage of people who take advantage of others but, ultimately, unless there is significant money you are loosing ($25k+) from this due to their lack of disclosure, it usually isn't worth your time.

My mom barely lives off the income from her properties that she worked her butt off to obtain over ~30 years. She now lives in a memory care facility, and her properties are part of an irrevocable trust. The property ...

What are the key advantages and disadvantages of each?

These charts show data across each market on rent trends for re-rentals, where a new lease is signed on an existing rental property, and renewal leases, where an existing lease is renewed for an extended 2-year period.These data graphs show the percentages of growth and the number of leases in each category by city. 

There are tax advantages for selling your primary where you can claim capital gains tax free. 

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Use this to your advantage by identifying potential investment properties, such as undervalued homes or areas with strong rental demand.Start with a Clear Strategy: Whether you're interested in flipping properties, buy-and-hold, or rental properties, having a clear strategy will help guide your decisions and keep you focused.

There’s no tax or inheritance advantage.