Rents have increased significantly over the past few years.  

And while I agree that debt is often the cheapest form of capital, if you are looking at a project that involves some form of value-add business plan, you can always refi either when rates come down or you have increased the yield on the asset to exceed your interest rate.But like Stuart noted, for many groups, even the most seasoned syndicators, raising call cash for their deals is effectively impossible.  

The home in mn over 20 yrs averaged 2.8% increase per year.

This has actually increased our bookings. 

I would slow down and think about your BUDGET, what you can get for $30k, and how you can increase your income.

@Chungying ChuIf you want more liability coverage, ask your insurance company if you can increase it.

The deduction is optimized as values increase and can potentially offset the entire net investment (including down payment) for high wage earners.

Hey Steven,I’d recommend reaching out to your county assessor to inquire about the increase.

Don't forget to ask when the last time everyone's rent was increased - with section 8 you can only do that once/year. 

Peter Lohmann’s newsletter is a solid source for staying on top of national trends; I’d recommend subscribing if you haven’t already.In Texas, I’ve noticed increased activity, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.