BUT, the might cause more issues because 550k is already on the small side for a 5+ unit building product. 

Right now, I include a few essentials (bottled water and some snacks), but I want to make it more thoughtful and help set the tone for a great stay.For those of you who offer a welcome basket, what items have you found to be the biggest hit with guests?

@India H.When you're diving into real estate investing, especially through auctions, it's essential to have your financing and structure in place.

What I do think and this is just my 2 cent opinion is I do not think we will see steep drops, I think we will see some softening in areas over the next few years where we do not get appreciation - which with inflation still going strong will essentially lead to pricing staying the same / lowering slightly between now and 2027ish which with cost of dollar not going as far will be essentially the same as salaries etc. catching up to home prices.Hope that makes sense. 

Afterwards, is there essentially no risk?

What the concept you mentioned is talking about is leveraging equity to gain cash vs. selling essentially. 

This bodes well for long-term equity growth.Rising Rents: The uptick in rental prices shows a strong demand for rental properties and could lead to better cash flow for investors.Economic Strength: Reading has a diverse economy, with key sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and education providing stability.Rental Demand: Low vacancy rates signal that people are actively renting in the area, which is essential for scalability.Future Development: Any upcoming infrastructure projects or new businesses could further boost the market.With these positive trends, it seems like Reading could be a scalable rental market.

You know, like any other INSURANCE PRODUCT.  

What product type are you implementing for a 200/Ac density? 

Having your financing lined up is essential because many properties receive institutional bids.