It might be helpful to narrow down your options by focusing and researching for markets with strong rental demand, growing job markets, and property prices that fit within your budget.

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Once you're narrowed your market to a DMA you can also use some subscription services (i.e.

I would recommend keeping all of the data in one sheet and using filters to narrow down. 

Sometimes 5 in the case of 9% LIHTC deals but all the way up to 15 as I’ve seen in 4% deals.  9% is competitive meaning there’s only a certain amount of projects awarded each year by your states HCR.  4% is not competitive and is usually more appropriate for large projects because 9% will get allocated to projects of smaller size so as to spread the benefit.  

Examples might include areas in the Midwest, Southeast, or Sunbelt regions.Multifamily Properties: Consider duplexes, triplexes, or small apartment buildings to increase unit count and spread risk across multiple tenants.Short-Term Rentals: If you’re comfortable with the management requirements, STRs in vacation or business travel markets can offer significantly higher cash flow potential than traditional rentals.Value-Add Properties: Look for opportunities to buy undervalued properties where you can force appreciation through renovations or better management.Decision FrameworkRun the Numbers: Compare the projected cash flow, equity growth, and tax implications of selling versus holding with a refinance or HELOC.

We are definitely dependent on that population and job growth to eventually gain some profit spread.

All end buyers can see it on the market now and can buy it direct so what would the point be of you locking it up on assignment and then asking people to come back and buy it when they already could have bought it without paying you spread in the middle.

That is the main reason.. so they can low ball and make large spreads .. or withhold facts on the house and get their assignment fee and move on without much risk.

You look for comparable sales for other distressed properties that are similar and nearby and also counter that with finished version comps so you can see what your perceived spread could be.