180 SlipsFuel DocksYacht ClubShowersBy improving facilities I’d imagine slip rentals can be increased.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

.- Over a 10 year period cashflow will increase as rents increase (rents typically rise faster than property taxes, insurance, etc.)- The property should be appreciating, if purchased in a good location, increasing the owner's equity/wealth.- Rents will be paying the mortgage off, increasing the owner's equity/wealth.- If you hold a rental until death, you can pass it on with a stepped-up cost basis, limiting captial gains if then sold (limited by inheritance tax limitations).Too many newbies on this site trying to replace their day job income via "passive" real estate investing w/o digging deep enough to understand how it really works.

They will ALL try to up your rates, but you can usually mitigate the amount of the increase with a new 4-point and a call to your agent.If my carrier changes because my agent found a better deal, they typically want to come inspect. 

This means you'll get a good cash flow, but appreciation of the property will be low.In the phoenix area there is more ownership and less renting, but due to prices increasing faster than inflation we are seeing a rise in renters.

To eventually also cash flowing as rents increase. 

Here’s what I see as key factors for scalability:Population Growth: The area is experiencing steady growth, which usually drives demand for rental properties.Property Appreciation: Reading’s property values have been increasing, indicating it’s becoming a more desirable place to live.

You may still not want to increase the occupancy.To me, two things stand out about your post.

It’s been four straight months of price increases.

Washington, DC Real Estate Market Update: January 2025📊 Market Trends:New Listings: Increased by 135 units (14.49%) compared to January 2024.Listed Median Price: Rose by $25,000 (4%) to $650,000.Units Sold: Went up by 87 units (23.58%) from last year.Sold Median Price: Decreased by $54,000 (8.93%) to $551,000.🏠 Mortgage Rates:January 2025: 30-Year FRM: 6.93%, 15-Year FRM: 6.14%January 2024: 30-Year FRM: 6.62%, 15-Year FRM: 5.89%Summary: The increase in new listings indicates a rise in supply year-over-year.