In 2024, back-to-school and back-to-college spending has dropped as consumers adopt a more cautious approach following the pandemic surge. The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports declines of 6.5% in back-to-schoo...

Ended up selling for higher than expected which makes us want to return to the neighborhood for another one!

This is especially important for those looking to scale their short-term rental portfolio.Property Appreciation: As short-term rentals continue to perform well, properties in popular neighborhoods are seeing strong appreciation.

You will want to shop around.

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An argument can be made that it changes the dynamic of a residential neighborhood.

Homeowners investing in large-scale projects might be preparing their properties for sale, making them potential leads for off-market deals.Spot Investment Opportunities:Investors can use building permit data to locate properties undergoing significant upgrades, especially in up-and-coming neighborhoods.

Once you know what funds you have and what you need, you can then start shopping for that first flip investment.

You probably recoup the 5k in ARV, but Old North Milwaukee is an economically challenge neighborhood, so manage your expectations.Avoiding frequent turnover, tenants who don't pay, damage property or cause other issues is the name of the game to achive long term profitability.

I see this come up on the forums from time to time and as a mortgage broker myself here are the strategies I implement to work with great lenders1. Reputation Most lenders that I work with have excellent and honest re...