Since the rent roll was too low, she had to secure financing through a private lender that based the loan on market rent rather than the current rent.

In mid February, many tenants get caught up when they start getting their income tax refunds (depending how fast they file).Income tax refunds also give tenants the needed funds for first month of rent + security deposit, so they can move.Check out this graph, which was created from tens of thousands of data points:Regarding your property, suggest the following:1) Where specifically is it being advertised?

I'm passionate about creating secure, long-term housing solutions that balance tenant stability with strong returns.

The tenant was seeking $14k for security deposit and furniture that was left in the property.

Since you're 6-12 months away from buying, use this time to build investor relationships, master deal analysis, and secure financing.

Given the competitive market at the time, every property was receiving multiple offers, and securing a deal required both strategy and speed.

But if you can secure one with solid terms, it could be a great way to access capital while keeping the rental.If you believe in 28277’s continued appreciation (and I do), I’d lean towards holding the rental, increasing rents through strategic upgrades, and leveraging equity via a HELOC or cash-out refinance if the terms make sense.

I wait for 10 minutes and then a security guard tells me it is closed at 4 PM as indicated by a printed sign.... 

Develop your negotiation skills so you can secure better pricing, seller financing, or terms that increase your bottom line.

Buyers and investors who position themselves early will have the advantage over those waiting on the sidelines.For those looking to secure financing or explore investment opportunities, now is the time to build relationships, line up funding sources, and identify target properties before competition increases