The estimates provided in the book are probably 30-40% lower now, but the real benefit may be in the structure/approach of how to estimate costs.

You are (older/retired) and could benefit from house hacking and buying a duplex, or renting a room.

Hi i have lived in Dubai for 10 years and the benefit now is to buy in 5 areas being Dubai Marina which cant be replaced it is on the sea .Apartments in OLD TOWN this is right by the burj khalifa ,there cant be another burj khalifa.Palm Jumeirah there cant be another .

This included some landmark deals including Rockefeller Center’s $3.5B loan and Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau $1.2B refinancingAlternative lenders filling traditional banking gaps with short-term solutions which has already begun a cycle of consolidation that will likely continue and accelerate in 2025The Office Sector Divide:CBD property values are down 50.7% from 2021 peaksClass A office properties seem to be in their own vacuum of prosperity with trophy properties commanding premium rents ($100+ PSF nationally, up to $247 in top markets) with strong occupancyHybrid work continues impacting older building valuations which have not faired as well, but this may begin to rebalance as more companies are instituting mandates to return to physical officesChallenges & Opportunities:$1 trillion in loans maturing by 2026Interest rates up from 3.5% (2021) to 6.74% (2024)Experts such as AEW’s Michael Acton and Blackstone’s Nadeem Meghji see the best entry point in the last 15–20 years and we agreeMarket Outlook:Current market conditions present unique opportunities, with inflation-adjusted prices at historic lows and yields at decade highs.

Private funding from a relative may provide flexible terms and reduced financial risk, but formal agreements are necessary, and interest paid is deductible for you but taxable for them.Traditional investment property loans offer stability and tax benefits like deductible interest and property taxes but require larger down payments.

Whether the balloon or the adjusted rate approach, the borrower is incentivized to refinance.

It may cash flow for a year or 2 but once things start breaking or something goes south with a tenant or it sits vacant for a few months, all of that previous "cash flow" is wiped out.The business model is a high CapEx / low cash flow business model relative to the value of the assets.Rentals are a great long-term wealth-building vehicle (appreciation, loan pay down, tax benefits, etc).Don’t rely on them to pay for your groceries.Sounds like you have a lot of experience in negative CF, and not in positive CF. 

I made adjustments, and it paid off when I found great tenants for the third-floor unit.Improvements Add Up: From installing a shared washer and dryer to renovating my unit’s kitchen, every improvement added value to the property and increased its appeal.Stay Financially Savvy: Refinancing my mortgage and renting out the garage spaces were big wins that helped offset costs and improve cash flow.Expect the Unexpected: Maintenance surprises (like a flooded toilet or diagnosing strange sewer smells) are part of the journey.

I agree with Dominic, I would price it according to the market and CHA will make the adjustments on their end.

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