Where do you think a rehab is more likely to net the better sweat appreciation the high property value market or the low property value market?  

You are correct in your assumption that it will impact how low they can go on the down payment, though, b/c commissions will need to be paid out of closing costs. 

At every single point in history, people think that the market as it is then, is so hard, and so expensive to get into.

There's usually a good reason why a company is cheaper or more expensive.

However, if you made the property available for rent in 2024—meaning you actively advertised it, listed it, or had it ready for tenants—you may be able to deduct certain expenses like mortgage interest, property taxes, maintenance, and depreciation for that period.

So the choice of tenant would be key.On the flip side, reasons to hold: a very low mortgage rate; probably not the case. 

OOS investing is more expensive.

Anyone that is looking at your assets is always going to need to factor in property management, so you can show that as a real expense (and really make it as high or low as you want).I work in a vertically integrated real estate and development company, and I cannot imagine how things would run if we did not have an internal property management company that essentially works for the other companies but also stands on its own.

Less than 10 minutes and they are done.Self Managed, Low Volume - these folks collect the same rent every month, have minimal expenses beyond their mortgage and find it very easy to collect the few documents they have to report it. 

Low entry and breakeven deals +- some cashflow.