Austin is going to perform worse, both for multifamily asset values and rent growth, than Chicago, in 2024, and likely into 2025 as well. 

When you get the sheriff’s proposed distribution of funds, there will be a copy of a title search that was performed by a title company selected by the sheriff; that title company is possibly the best place to go to ask whether you should buy a title policy - they did the search and should be willing to insure.

With medium interest rates, you might see a slight impact on cash flow, but BTR properties often still perform well due to their new construction and lower maintenance costs.I’m currently working in the Indianapolis market, specializing in new build duplexes that we construct with strong rental returns in mind.

General appreciationIf it is in a solid area, maybe the play is appreciation and then a few years later do a 1031 exchange to another, better performing property.With multifamily, typically you can't do STR, but maybe MTR?

It's a cute little 2bed/2bath on bluff mountain and it's performing better than I could have imagined.  

One of the realtors was skeptical that I can get into this market for $200k, and, I agree, it's a bit of a stretch, but with the pay cut I'll be taking going down to Texas, that's about as much of a mortgage as we can afford on one income.

I would think this is a common practice that lenders perform, but if not....message me.

(Note: These are non-negotiable requirements that must be provided) MBE/WBE/Prevailing Wage: All projects that seek City assistance are required to have a certain percentage of Total Project Costs (TPC) that are being performed by certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) 26% and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) 6%, as well as have labor costs that pay prevailing wage as defined by the State of Illinois.

Also a comment about someone saying it’s the student who doesn’t perform - as a coach / teacher do these people take someone’s money knowing they will fail?

Those who are already stretched budget-wise, but who do have an interest rate in the 3's for their 30 year mortgage)!