You might not have felt courageous, but you were.The giants of the industry?

This increase is due to a mix of legal work that has been done since the holidays and bigger economic reasons like rising interest rates and inflation. marking a cautious and important time for the market. 

Notably, last year saw an unusual surge in October, which traditionally had been one of the slower months, often trailing only behind September.Seasonal Trends Based on Previous Years:January - Recognized as a mid-season period, January experiences a boost from holiday spending that extends into the first 10 days of the month.

I bought for the long term.people also overestimate how quickly giant, mature markets shift.

I assume it’s one of those older, giant homes near Edgewater and Lakewood where the rooms are tiny. 

This deal was financed with a 20 percent-down, 5.5% investment property loan from my own bank, with a giant balloon payment at the end of 6 years How did you add value to the deal?

These groups are often in flux about where they meet, when they meet, how often they meet, so this is meant to be a general resource.NTAREI- https://ntarei.com/ Normally meets about 2x a month in North Dallas at the Holiday Inn at Preston and LBJ NE corner.

I think you can do better than buying a “turnkey” house with a giant tree cracking the foundation. 

We started the journey last year Sept 2023.The deal closed mid November, after a 2 months journey to find the perfect property (price/Cash Flow/appreciate) and closed on it.Made her aware the holidays isn't the time for renters to move, however, once W2 taxes were issued in January 2024 she would get a tenant.She is officially a landlord!

I have been in SF longer than the Giants ('58), just so you know, and I am now selling and moving out.