I have mixed feelings about this as I am of the opinion the government is generally not the best at administering things in the free market, however I have seen first hand some slum lording of STR's and unsafe practices.I think for now if you are in those TX markets you will have to play ball but I think they will keep pushing new rules on you until people push back.

The knowledge, connections, and mentorship here are golden.

But I know the process so well that I can see them dropping the ball before they do and I get ahead of it. 

Anyone that thinks they have a crystal ball is full of it.

The Fed signaled that it will cut the rate by another half a percentage point this year and expects four more cuts in 2025 and two in 2026.”I don’t have a crystal ball here… but logic suggests as rates dip into the lower 6s, and then 5s, potentially into the upper 4s, buyer power will increase.

So sorry to hear about your house being completely gone.Get with FEMA as soon as you can and get the balls rolling as well as your private flood insurance.

I have  water damage in one of my properties in MD, and the IA is playing hard ball.

You are trying to build a portfolio as if you have a crystal ball and already know how each property will operate after they are purchased.

Knowing a ball park figure can help me pick a price I will see if the homeowner will accept because there is alot of needed work)What kind of project planning should I do to make this an efficient project and reduce cost but keep quality?

Sellers in this market might need to be more flexible with pricing and negotiation to close deals.What This Means for YouYes, the Miami market is shifting, but this presents golden opportunities for those ready to act.