That information and expertise also compounds over time.It's easy to be envious of investors in other markets that have seen massive spikes in appreciation, but we only see that in hindsight. 

However, between the work-from-home ability and the recent crime spike in D.C. post covid, many businesses have moved just outside the city to areas like Alexandria and Arlington, which in their own regard already had thriving business environments.This macro trend, along with the massive amount of economic and infrastructure development happening in Alexandria will lead to massive rent growth and home price appreciation over time. 

I purchased a fourplex myself (Grocapitus did not give me a discount), and have seen projected rents spike by over $200 per month beyond what was projected).

And to top it off I think California will close up again in the upcoming weeks due to infection Spikes.

Won’t use metal spikes since they would damage the trees.      

Rooming houses usually don't get to take advantage of sporting events, concerts, festivals that usually result in spikes in rental fees and more profits ( and glory) that AirBnb and other STRs get to.

The payment is determined by the balance owing or the average daily balance - check the terms of your HELOC to determine what it is in your specific case - plus the interest on that balance for the payment period.If you can manage your HELOC payments so you're throwing big chunks at your 1st on a regular schedule you'll payoff your 1st much faster than making double payments or any of that.I don't have the numbers or the charts right at hand, but yes - using this technique, you CAN payoff a 30-year fixed in as little as seven years ... nine to ten is more likely, however.Note, however, that every time you take a big chunk out on your HELOC your credit will take a hit: the spike in utilization will lower your score and impact your credit profile.

Recently, I was debating whether to lock in the mortgage rate for a single-family home we're purchasing in December, especially with rates spiking recently, or wait until after the next Fed meeting and election to be finalized.

Prices have been coming down rapidly since the rates spiked.

Most were using short-term debt and got a BIG surprise (not the good kind) when interest rates spiked up.