There have definitely been some upgrades in the park itself and there were some new restaurants/hotels and they did try to make the streets nicer. 

With SFR, they appreciated at a national average of 3.8% from the last study that I read in 2024.

For example, if your driveway only fits two cars, you need to know if tenants plan to bring several vehicles, as this could lead to parking violations and HOA fines.Don’t forget to screen pets, too!

The location is key, with easy access to transportation, parks, and the rich cultural heritage of the area.

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

As we’re beginning to get a grasp on the scale of the challenges ahead we wanted to highlight a few areas of note and concern that is already influencing the local and national real estate market.

Learn about multi family and mobile home parks. 

I also hire one of the big national 20 CPA firms to review returns every 2-3 years. 

NFIP Insurance: Get quotes from private flood insurers as well as the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Some investors also use a business line of credit backed by their cash flow, which can help with future deals.If you’re planning to scale, maybe start stacking that cash for the next property or even park some in T-bills for short-term returns.