I am more concerned with inflation , rising property taxes , increases with insurance , and going bald .  

I am worried that Trump may lose, and Kamala will destroy the U.S. with inflations, her stupid policies that weaken the dollar, the immigration will continue, etc...

That means you may not be keeping up with inflation. 

I personally wouldn't go above the historical rate of inflation (closer to 3%), and always underwrite my deals as 2%. 

This shift is driven by consumers seeking affordable meal options amidst rising inflation.

So the Deed in escrow avoids some costs but also takes another step to be as protected as you were.I was in the mortgage business for about 15 years, and multiple title transfers do catch the attention of underwriters - from back in the days of fraudulent flips with inflated appraisals. 

So, of course greed, but also inflation, and labor rates, and all new costs associated with the COGS for any product is passed down to the consumer/borrower.Most of these loans are securitized so the payment streams are actually not theirs but the capital partners of the lenders that buy the packaged notes. 

Taxes are SUPER inflated.

.- no description of condition was provided- it has historical appreciation below the inflation rate.  

😝"Yes, a Property Management company that performs tenant turnover maintenance and bills by an hourly rate could be subject to Maryland Criminal Law Code § 7-104 if they are found to be intentionally inflating labor times for work orders. ### Relevant Aspects of § 7-104:- **Theft by Deception**: Under § 7-104, theft includes obtaining property or services by deception, which involves knowingly providing false or misleading information to obtain something of value.