For the US markets a hope inspection report is pretty standard, from 2020-2022, some realtors encouraged their buyers to bypass the inspection period to have stronger offers. 

The local economy often thrives from the school which is what you want. being from philly, I would avoid schools like Temple, drexel, or close to D class area. 

Trump inherited a strong economy in 2016 and left us with a struggling economy in 2020. 

Our first sale 2 years ago was out of concern of the economy.  

.- Economic Growth: Milwaukee's economy has been growing, with a mix of industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and technology.

This can reduce labor costs, but be mindful of the time commitment.Leverage Economies of Scale: If you're working on multiple flips or rehabs, bundling similar tasks or projects together can help reduce costs by hiring one contractor or vendor for multiple jobs.Prioritize High-Impact Repairs: Focus on renovations that add the most value, such as kitchen or bathroom upgrades, while avoiding over-improving areas that won't significantly increase the property's resale value.By combining these strategies, you can manage rising costs while maximizing your potential returns on fix-and-flip projects.Kind regards,

I'm more focused on trying to find that unique property that I know will be successful in any economy versus trying to time the market. 

That's a pretty dire situation as an economy we are currently in with no relief in sight.I'd sell as a lease/option to someone who can’t get bank financing (such as a successful business owner), getting 20% down and basing the strike price as a 20% premium for 2 or 3 years down the road, charging a reasonable interest rate to get cash flow.

If cuts don’t boost the economy enough, we might see shorter-dated Treasuries rallying more.

With the economy and market as they are, should I continue aggressively paying down the HELOC to potentially borrow against again or should I just pay the Interest Only (IO) payments and seek other funding at the current day higher interest rates?