Within three weeks, we managed to coordinate all aspects of the sale, including helping the seller transition her belongings into storage and securing a solid offer.This wasn’t just a transaction—it was about helping a client regain control over her life.

Having an open conversation about any possible contributing factors, including outdoor exposure, could help resolve the situation.

Of course capex does come into play, but I have a lot of factors on my side including most major components of the property have been replaced already, including roof replaced 2 years ago, water heater replaced 3 years ago, full house was just repiped, septic system is 5 years old, HVAC system replaced in last 7 years, i do not cover appliances with warranty in my rentals, and the tenant I placed in the property is a single dude who works 60 hours a week and just needs a place to sleep.

Many advisors myself included do estate planning for their clients it's nuanced and complex.   

Fellow Community: I am excited to join this platform and learn from like-minded individuals about the real estate space, especially STR, MTR, and long term including section 8.  

I would presume including an amenity in your title that is rare would be far easier to rank for.

Always include a contingency in your rehab budget.

I’ve had clients pay $100k for a sewer line though (commercial properties, complicated lines running under parking lots, sidewalks, landscaping and the bid includes replacing the landscaping too, etc. or requiring a permit from the city to close off the road for the day with traffic control, etc.).

Explore New Haven County's opportunities, including multi-family properties, strong rental markets, and owner-occupied financing options.

Talking to the folks at Baselane, I learned that Baselane recently polled real estate investors to understand how well they track their rental property performance, including key metrics like return on investment (ROI) and monthly net cash flow.