While appealing in theory, the reality is different.More units do not result in increased income reliability.

They uncover a lot of problems with these properties.It sounds like you have enough to work with to appeal their process.

Raise rents, reduce expenses (shop insurance, appeal taxes, refinance, etc). 3.

Although Im not saying that’s always the right call, if you care about monthly cash flow and year-round sunshine, Phoenix can look mighty appealing.

the market is much more unforgiving than it used to be - i know those price points in Ohio and Alabama look appealing to someone in California, but they come with their own challenges.see these threads and see what you think.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...

Interest rates here tend to be lower than elsewhere (I have no clue as to why), and therefore to me it's appealing to borrow everything I can here and use it in the US assuming I can find deals where the numbers make sense.

(Tedious process)Unlike my other properties, where most applicants meet the criteria and need to see the unit to decide if they like it, this particular unit appeals to almost everyone (In this demographic)—but many fail to meet the qualification requirements.

Seems clean, visually appealing and somewhat updated.

It’s true that while the 10% down payment for a second home sounds appealing, the fact that rate adjustments are now similar makes the distinction less about cost and more about strategy.A few years ago, I helped a couple in San Diego navigate this exact decision.

While this can be appealing for short-term liquidity without immediate monthly payments, it often comes at the cost of significant equity upon sale.