However, since market shift / rate increase even these guys have slowed down quite a bit.Regarding regulation, I think eventually Indy will have to regulate against Short Term Rentals.

Meanwhile, a regular 1031 can be less complicated to manage if your main focus is simply deferring gains.Considering how property values and financing rates have shifted these past months.. do you think an OZF might be a better strategic move than a 1031 in your situation?

Raising the rent to market rate is not discrimination.

The higher interest rates make it that much harder. 

This is why I always tell novice investors to stop shopping for rate and fees.

Sounds like if I stay conventional then my best rates will no doubt be the 25% down options. 

You'll find that interest rates will vary from bank to bank. 

I would be careful when looking at discount PMs because if they aren't making money, they likely have terrible systems in place for management. 

However, rates have since moved upward.A 30-year fixed rate mortgage is once again sitting around 7% interest:The real estate industry hoped 2024 would see a recovery in which mortgage rates fell and home sales climbed.

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