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. 

•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.

@Dexter Florendo Kalai AspacioBuy in the right location where people want to live and rents will continually increase.

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.

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

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.

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

.- 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."