The Midwest is going to benefit, no doubt.

They market as “lock in now at today’s prices and reap the benefits later”  but that is just not the reality.

Live-in-flip a four plex- live in one unit while you rent the others and benefit from the other 3 units paying a large chunk if not all of the mortgage.

Change orders are going to happen, but by needing approval from you before they move forward, this allows you to control expenses better and/or make adjustments in the SOW so that you can stay on track and on budget.

Regarding the payout inefficiencies, I remember the nightmare that some folks were experiencing with state unemployment benefits during Covid.

I would love to benefit from the savings of grouping the listings as a primary with add-ons, but the last time I tried that, there were multiple issues on their end.

Builders often adjust pricing based on rental saturation, which could impact future appreciation.

Despite all your efforts to buy them goodwill, they will give you the middle finger when it benefits them.

Our dollar is losing value so you need to be with a solid operator in institutional assets that cashflow in markets while hedging inflation with tax benefits. 

Would love to hear your thoughts on whether pursuing this adjustment makes sense or if I should reconsider.For reference, I’ve included the following assumptions in my calculations:5% for maintenance3.5% for vacancy10% for capital expenditures and management feesThanks!