After negotiating, we secured the property for $135,000, which was below market value, ensuring a strong margin for resale.

Next, maintain professional boundaries with clear communication and a strong lease agreement to set expectations upfront.Proactive maintenance is essential.

This increase puts downward pressure on both rental rates and property values.Rising insurance costs: Skyrocketing insurance premiums are further squeezing cash flow and increasing operational costs for property owners.Short-term outlook: With the current market conditions, Florida real estate is unlikely to yield strong returns over the next 1-2 years, making it less favorable for immediate investment.

I want to know if these areas remain desirable for investment if they are safe, and if they offer strong prospects for future appreciation.

I am a local Realtor in the DFW area who works with investors and has a strong team behind me.

Raleigh is a strong market but was super insane during 2019-2022.

They have been great, but in the last few months, I have seen a strong decline in the interest rates paid out to their lenders/investors.I know the rates are not going down for the borrowers (flippers), therefore one would assume the platforms margins are increasing. 

Most also rely on beefed up rents and unrealistic operating expenses in their pro-formas to justify higher sale figures and can generally take advantage of their investor clients who are not familiar with the nuances of the market.Again, my recommendation is to be more active with your earliest investments but if you feel so strongly about a particular market network and partner with the leading developers  in that  market.

Also, focus on markets with strong job growth, affordability and economic development.

Up until now, our business has primarily focused on door-knocking, with a strong emphasis on pre-foreclosures.