Been taking profits along the way and will do so until the trend ends.

When I first started, I learned that diversifying a little—maybe starting with one cash purchase for rental and layering in a financed property or two—can balance risk and cash flow.It’s also wise to consider market trends in areas where you’re looking to invest.

Continuous evaluation of market trends also played a key role in setting the optimal sale price.

Curious, have you noticed this trend in other areas too? 

However, sellers currently on the market are more likely to accept lower offers, giving us some room for negotiation.Rental Market TrendsThe charts below are only relevant to the property profile that we target.Rentals - Median $/SF by MonthRents held steady from September to October, bucking the seasonal trend.

.)- If use the property more than 15 days or 10% of the time it becomes a residenceI suspect this is part of why the STR trend has picked up so greatly amongst professionals working in tech.

•Are there specific trends or tenant preferences in El Cajon that I should consider?

To overcome these, investors should focus on smaller properties, value-add opportunities, expand into secondary markets, leverage creative financing, partner for scale, monitor development trends, network aggressively, and use market data tools for tailored advice.

Connecting with local real estate agents, property managers, and contractors can provide insights into market trends and help streamline project management.

Besides Ben Mallah, what are some other resources that I can familiarize myself with to understand the current valuation and the trends?