The importance of lowering expenses and increasing efficiency to maximize property income.

so would like to start building our portfolio in a State that has consistent appreciation with room for rents to increase going forward."

Rent rates have increased so quickly over the last few years.

I will say this is a difficult RE market and I can poke holes in most RE purchases at this time.  

That will show what proposed tax increase you will see.

Whether or not you believe there will be drastic changes, we are already seeing increasing weather events with unusual patterns like the hurricane that whipped through Central (Inland) Florida in 2024.

However, on the renting side, we have seen an increase in inventory of days on market too. 

Quote from @Gloria N Gear: Quote from @Owen Rosen: Quote from @Gloria N Gear: Goosehead Insurance -- I saved about $1300 across 5 properties and increased my coverage. 

After that's under control, focus on increasing income through additional work at your current job, taking on a side hustle, or finding ways to increase income on your existing rental.At the same time, educate yourself.

Much more difficult to syndicate investments 4.