Our market is somewhat shifting, but it is still showing signs of thriving, with many opportunities for growth. 

Additionally, while rates aren't historically bad right now, they are higher than 4-5 years ago, and they will be even higher for you as an investor than they were as an owner occupant, which is what you were when you bought originally.I get that you are anxious to add to your portfolio, but that could be achieved without touching your first golden goose.Sometimes on BP, the push is to leverage every last spare penny, but that can be a risky game as the markets shift. 

Local REIA groups and meetups (check Meetup.com or BiggerPockets) are excellent for connecting with both new and experienced investors.I’d be happy to grab coffee and chat about the market or share insights.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

We are Canadian in invest in the US.We work in the Detroit market where we have a great team on the ground and are finding exceptional deals.

The key is knowing how to navigate them:🔹 Finding the Right Deals – The best distressed properties aren’t always the ones sitting on the market.

I am seeing a trend in CA that ADU construction is more cost effective (per unit) than buying on the market by a long shot.

The zoning changes will make California a hot real estate market.

I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

The only two ways to rectify this are (1) purchase the property far below market price or (2) significantly increase the property net income usually through some method of “repositioning”.