Commercial deals take longer and are all about relationships, so connecting with investors, brokers, and property owners is key.

Economic progress is rarely a straight line, and the key takeaway is that while inflation is still present, it is not accelerating out of control.Much of the increase in prices can be attributed to factors that often occur at the start of the year.

In a world of constant inflation, maintaining your lifestyle over time requires an income that meets four key criteria:Rent Growth Must Outpace InflationIf a basket of goods costs $100 today, in ten years, with 5% annual inflation, that basket will cost $162.

This deal was sourced through our network and direct-to-seller outreach.

So, we obtain a full credit report and review collections, chargeoffs, age of credit accounts, active accounts, etc. to build an overall credit evaluation.FICO ScorePct of PopulationDefault Probability800 or more13.00%1.00%750-79927.00%1.00%700-74918.00%4.40%650-69915.00%8.90%600-64912.00%15.80%550-5998.00%22.50%500-5495.00%28.40%Less than 4992.00%41.00%Source: Fair Isaac CompanyWe also obtain data from national databases about evictions, convictions, and sex-offender histories.

It works I agree - the key is finding the right person to do it.

The key is finding a great deal and being relentless in securing the right financing for it.

So far, this approach has saved my team so much time when sourcing on market deals.

•Building a strong team is key, especially for out-of-state investors.

Key conservatorship issues to considerAny plan to exit Fannie and Freddie’s conservatorship should promote market liquidity, and thus, access to mortgage credit.