Investors can use this information to build a network of reliable contractors, helping them with future renovation or construction projects.Building permit lists offer valuable insights for real estate investors looking to uncover hidden opportunities and gain a competitive edge.

For lenders/banks, quality vacation rentals are clearly a unique and reliably performing asset class..For investment properties these lenders typically require a minimum 20-25% down payment but since there is higher gross revenue, the investor can often qualify for a higher loan amount.

Some lenders compare this to only the actual mortgage payment and some include an expense factor.

Tiffany, We all have the "I wish I never sold that house" story, but also compare that with your happiness.

Columbus might offer better cash flow, while SoCal could appreciate faster.Consider your property management strategy—if you're not local to the property, having a reliable manager in place is crucial, especially with S8 tenants.Crunch the numbers: Make sure the deal works in your favor with or without S8 tenants, factoring in all expenses, vacancy rates, and maintenance costs.Hope this helps!

It's a small town (I think 30,000 people) that's likely going to be difficult to find reliable PM's, tradespeople, etc. 

They tend to start doing "fire sales" which means dropping prices which causes all of the homes they closed on the previous 12 months or more to lose value based on new discounted comparable sales.That is why you see builder always offering crazy "Builder credits" which in most cases are "ghost" funds. 

However, now that we’re heading into fall, we can see that 2024’s summer selling season was slower than 2023, with closed sales in Austin down around 16% compared to last year.

While some point to tax benefits or the potential for higher interest rates compared to banks, the real motivation is usually the perception that the seller can secure a higher price by offering financing.

Investors are seeing consistent bookings throughout the year, making it easier to predict cash flow and maximize returns.Lower Acquisition Costs: Despite the rising demand, Indianapolis still offers relatively low acquisition costs compared to other major cities.