There are some very successful people in those spaces that frequent these forums. 

We frequently provide value to the forum by answering questions and posting updates to the tax laws they relate to real estate.

Should the rates increase more frequently and/or more aggressively?

I personally charge hourly for my services since it has been my experience that clients frequently underestimate their needs. 

Now, down at those temperatures, your COP will be approaching 1.Here where we have cold winters, code requires an ancillary heat source - electric baseboard heaters are most commonly used - to supplement the heat pump in the dead of winter (we frequently get 2-3 weeks where temperatures are below -20C).In a warmer climates, even if code requires you to put in ancillary heat, you should never have to use it.

Frequently the REI/consumer applies to 3 or 5 different HELOC lenders before a credit line is actually opened -- the better rate HELOC has higher standards, so REI/consumers go through this time-exhaustive exercise of getting denied a bunch because the 4 best rate HELOC lenders denied them, it's not until the 5th that it's approved and open.

I can also warn you that at this price point, you will be addressing wear and tear issues more frequently and most likely addressing capex more frequently as well. 

I can tell you from experience underwriting deals for a number of institutional and semi-pro investors that they have achieved IRRs greater than 15% and yields greater than 8% in markets like San Francisco, LA, NY, and DC that advertise 4% cap rates.Markets with low cap rates typically share the following characteristics:1) Strong rent growth, driven by2) Strong population growth, driven by3) Strong job growth4) Low vacancy5) High per bed rents (lower operating costs as a percentage of total rent)6) Good property management options7) Higher quality tenants (young professionals like myself will rent in SF until their late 30s to early 40s)To achieve returns in these markets, investors buy buildings with significant value-add or development opportunities on very low to no leverage (debt), and refinancing the deal after stabilization to cash out.

Which meet ups do you frequent? 

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