•If CPI remains high (3.4% or above): Mortgage rates are likely to stay at current levels or even increase slightly as the Fed remains restrictive.

They will ALL try to up your rates, but you can usually mitigate the amount of the increase with a new 4-point and a call to your agent.If my carrier changes because my agent found a better deal, they typically want to come inspect. 

Raising rents to $600 per unit would increase the value of the property approx. $200k. 

Washington, DC Real Estate Market Update: January 2025📊 Market Trends:New Listings: Increased by 135 units (14.49%) compared to January 2024.Listed Median Price: Rose by $25,000 (4%) to $650,000.Units Sold: Went up by 87 units (23.58%) from last year.Sold Median Price: Decreased by $54,000 (8.93%) to $551,000.🏠 Mortgage Rates:January 2025: 30-Year FRM: 6.93%, 15-Year FRM: 6.14%January 2024: 30-Year FRM: 6.62%, 15-Year FRM: 5.89%Summary: The increase in new listings indicates a rise in supply year-over-year.

Was just going over with my wife both the increase in Occupancy revenue change and the 2023 versus 2024 Marketing spend for this location. 

Here’s what I see as key factors for scalability:Population Growth: The area is experiencing steady growth, which usually drives demand for rental properties.Property Appreciation: Reading’s property values have been increasing, indicating it’s becoming a more desirable place to live.

.- Increased Competition: Discount retailers such as Walmart, Target, Aldi, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar provide alternatives that attract budget-conscious shoppers.A Closer Look at Worcester’s Retail LandscapeA brief examination of supermarket properties in the area highlights financial and logistical challenges:- 29 Sunderland Road: Built in 1960, this 46,050-square-foot property sold for $4.1 million in 2022.

Purchase price: $237,000 Cash invested: $11,850 Converted my primary residence to a Cash-Flowing Rental Property to a Section 8 Long-Term Tenant in a Class B neighborhood.Purchase in Sept 2019 Purchase price: $237,000Cash invested: $8,900Converted the Game room and Office room to a standard bedroom to make it a 6-bedroom 3.5 bath which increased the monthly rent from $2,400 to $3,215.

so would like to start building our portfolio in a State that has consistent appreciation with room for rents to increase going forward."

To eventually also cash flowing as rents increase.