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.

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

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.

To eventually also cash flowing as rents increase. 

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

Unfortunately, this reassessment is unavoidable, so you’ll need to evaluate whether transferring the property is worth the potential tax increase.If a Transfer Is Not Feasible:If the potential property tax increase makes the transfer impractical, an alternative option is for your father-in-law to secure a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) on the property.

Benton St property due to its desirable location and the opportunity to significantly increase value with strategic renovations.

What is market rate rent, what are they paying, and start the conversation about increasing rent (probably next year) if necessary.