•If jobless claims rise (above 240,000): Higher unemployment could push the Fed to act sooner, improving the chances of lower rates in the second half of the year.How This Data Could Impact Real Estate InvestorsScenario 1: High Inflation and Low Jobless ClaimsA combination of sticky inflation and a strong job market would reinforce the Fed’s stance that rates need to remain elevated.

You'll improve over time, but this basic formula remains.1.

They aren't going to magically improve and start abiding by the lease terms but I think there is definitely a possibility that the situation gets worse.I think that's a good point.

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Contrary to most business lending, the REI industry has a lot of "non-bank" lenders that provide attractive loans that can lower your cost of capital and improve your profit/cash flow. 

Assuming your property is in Utah (like your profile indicates), here's the state law from a basic internet search:In Utah, a tenant who abandons a rental property without notice is liable for the lesser of the following: The rent remaining on the leaseThe rent plus the difference between the fair rental value and the agreed-upon rentThe cost to restore the property to its original conditionThe landlord can also remove the tenant's belongings and sell them if the tenant doesn't claim them within a reasonable time.

The cash flow does improve with the hold .  

Don’t forget heloc, DSCR, 2nd on primary, borrow from retirement accounts, credit card cash advance, property reserves, home improvement store credit, etc etc.

Repairs made while the property is your primary residence are not deductible, but improvements can increase your cost basis, reducing future capital gains tax when you sell.