Emphasize that your offer is competitive and you’re ready to move now, or set a reasonable deadline for the offer to ensure the seller knows you’re serious.Use Comparables StrategicallyHave data on hand to support your position.

Also, if you were in our position, what questions should we be asking the lenders to make sure it is a good fit?

Any feedback positive or negative would be appreciated!

.- Who better to show the house and speak positively about than a current tenant?

Inflation will push up rents over time, so at some point you will be cash flow positive.

These platforms can show which amenities are most sought-after in my market, helping me make data-backed decisions.ROI can sometimes be intangible, but even amenities that don't immediately show a monetary return (like higher satisfaction) often lead to long-term benefits, such as more positive reviews and increased visibility on Airbnb’s algorithm 

I’d also love to hear your predictions for how the real estate financing landscape might shift this year and how you plan to position yourself for success.

My experience so far has been positive, but it's early days.

There are a few programs that can do second position financing but typically underwritten based on your personal income.

Thanks to COVID, for a couple of years, you can actually make enough money to be cash flow positive even if you hire a property manager AND have mortgage payments.