However, asset based loan products require liquid assets, property equity is not a liquid asset for an asset based program.All our 2nd mortgage programs just increased limits to $750,000!

Peter Lohmann’s newsletter is a solid source for staying on top of national trends; I’d recommend subscribing if you haven’t already.In Texas, I’ve noticed increased activity, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Don't forget to ask when the last time everyone's rent was increased - with section 8 you can only do that once/year. 

California owners, should we increase our coverage, which should result in higher premiums?  

Did lenders reactivate HELOCs after the rates increased?

However, a full or partial gift means you inherit their $33K cost basis, potentially increasing your capital gains taxes when you sell in the future.

Not only for the census ending in 2020 but also the projected population from 2020 to 2025.I agree that population increase is important and should be factored in when analyzing a property. 

That will increase your material costs for the job and is the contractor paying for the material in their bid or are you paying for it and paying them a labor cost.

They could also fix it on their own (as some of Scott's buyers do) , increase the value and sell it at higher price than bought, pocketing the difference. 

Long term interest rates should continue to increase.