Transitioning from Individual Deals to a Scalable ModelScaling up your distressed property portfolio means more than just increasing the number of deals; it’s about creating effective, repeatable systems that minimize risks while maximizing returns.

A lot of lenders used to apply 35% for expenses, but in the last several years, the numbers for supplies, labor, utilities, taxes, etc… have increased significantly.Also take into account the age, occupancy and how has the property been maintained, this will affect the expenses too

Long-term, look into refinancing once property values increase to lower your interest rate or pull equity for your next investment.Good luck!

When they started screwing with us last week about appraisals and then having to give them an ‘after reno’ price for the house when they had no idea what we were doing the house to increase its value, I did mention to the partners I thought we’d been scammed.

So demand for travel is lowering back to historic levels while the supply of STRs in many markets has increased by a lot.

Your best option may be to increase the rent to cover the additional expense.

I love the flexibility they offer for traveling professionals, military families, or folks in between moves.My main questions:Have you noticed increased demand for midterm rentals in this area, particularly from military personnel at nearby bases or healthcare workers at local hospitals?

Would the value of the remodel increase the rents or the selling price that would out weight the cost? 

If what we are feeling is accurate, the January data should show substantial increase in buyer demand.Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2025 InventoryWhile interest rates remain high, the demand from buyers is still strong.

Any impending Insurance coverage or increases?