This has been true about every technological change in the industry - those who fail or refuse to adapt lose while those who embrace new tech win.

I was chatting with some of my lending buddies at big banks and they are all backing away from the CRE space including office because operating costs are increasing more quickly than rents.

You increase the likelihood that you continue to receive that $8,500 each month. 

Eventually, Class A property values increased to the point that even increasing rents didn't allow them to cashflow upon purchase.So, the flood of new investors switched to buying Class B properties.

Investing in a new construction duplex or quad in a high-growth market is a smart approach—both for immediate cost savings and long-term cash flow.I also agree that focusing on markets with strong job growth and population increases is key.

Did lenders reactivate HELOCs after the rates increased?

Partnering with investors to share profits is another avenue to increase capital.

Yeap, exactly same as Zillow's Zestimate increased the price of houses.

Since the last report, we have seen a significant increase to Median Price of New Listings, from $227,950 to $241,450.

In case you missed it, Detroit' Mayor Duggan announced that the value of houses in the city increased 23% in 2024.In the last 7 years, Detroit housing is up over 300%!