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.•30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate: 7.10%•15-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate: 7.35%•Fed Funds Rate: 5.25% - 5.50%•10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.45%•Housing Inventory: 632,000 active listings (33% with price reductions)With home affordability still a concern, any shift in rate expectations could have a major impact on both buyer demand and investor financing conditions.What Analysts Expect from This Week’s DataCPI Inflation Report (Tuesday, February 13)The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes in the cost of goods and services, serving as a key indicator of inflation.

Overall, sounds like there is more inventory coming on line in 2025 in some major markets so wondering what some of those leading indicators of a "bottom" might be.

One major things to consider that many newer investors miss with 5+ units, is that if you intend to hold, the property will need to be at least 75% occupied and stabilized before you will be able to find reasonable financing terms. 

But if you don’t have time, in summary, he argues that Fannie and Freddie took excessive risk to juice profits, which had nothing to do with supporting the mortgage market.

I have heard comments that homes in TX or GA need a major rehab after 10 years, builders use MDF for trim, pressboard under siding instead of OSB sheeting etc As an investor we buy 1960s homes, they have good bones and are worth an update.

Over time, you can increase rent, reinvest profits, or leverage equity to grow your portfolio.

Major rehab on the land and both homes over 1.5 years.What was the outcome?

Generally all months other than Sep-Nov are profitable. 

That others are to deliver success and profit to you with a bow on it.