Once I transitioned to an MTR model where we can be a one-stop-shop here in Columbus my clients are doing much better with cashflow.  

You can create custom maps to mark areas of interest, track properties you're considering, and note key amenities like schools, shopping centers, and public transport.

It’s certainly worth shopping around.  

However, in inflationary environments, real estate can be a safer investment than other asset types because home prices often stabilize or increase over time as more buyers look to real estate as a hedge.

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Comparing two deals - with almost same price point #1. no rent increases but Percentage rent lease - There is a base rent ( ~65% of NOI)  and the rest is percentage of their gross sales in last 12 months#2. 10% rent increase every 5 yearsAs a newbie option #2 seems preferable /safer to me, and #1 may be slightly riskier.

With a requirement to hold and rent to Section-8 for 5 years upon completion.Much safer loan, much more likely to house these people in safe sanitary conditions (over the long haul).Just my 2 cents.

Most companies that only do VA and FHA streamlines are mortgage sweat shops.

You must be in a strong market to get a valuation $5.3MM so I say it's worth shopping out to more banks.

Have them shop it to their carriers.