You can:Go to other markets, or;Find motivated sellers or;Adjust your financial criteria to reflect market forces (either directly or through using some value-add approach after purchase), or;Hold off expansion of your empire until the Gods (market forces) see things your way, or;Pack it in and play the stock market.BTW, drop the "two months" self-imposed deadline: You will wind up doing a deal for the sake of doing a deal, trying to convince yourself it is "good'" not because it actually is "good."

When naming your multifaceted storage facility, it's crucial to choose a name that reflects the diversity of services you offer while also being memorable and easy to understand for potential customers.

Ultimately, the decision should mirror your financial ambitions, how actively you're looking to manage your portfolio, and your risk tolerance level.Take some time to reflect on what you hope to achieve with this investment.

The property is a 6-unit building in Los Angeles.Given the significant difference in current rents vs. market rates, I'm looking for advice on how to legally and ethically approach raising the rents to reflect market value, should I decide to move forward with the purchase.Some additional context: even if I were to negotiate a better (reasonable) price and were to successfully evict a tenant who is 5 months behind on their rent and charge the market rent for that unit I'd still be -$600/month. 

But the charts at the bottom of the analysis dont reflect this. 

The only exception(s) to this (if any) are the items reflected on theaccompanying Escrow Holdback Agreement, if applicable.Citizens is authorized to disburse the final draw in the amount of $________________ in accordancewith the executed Disbursement Authorization on file.It is understood that, in the event the Borrower(s) are dissatisfied in any way whatsoever with theremaining construction after completion by the General Contractor, their sole recourse is against theGeneral Contractor.Borrower(s) and General Contractor, jointly and severally, agree forever to fully protect, defend, andsave harmless Lender from and against any right, interest, claim, and each and every of them, ofBorrower(s) or General Contractor against the Lender, against all losses, costs, damages, and attorneyfees and expenses of every kind and nature which the Lender may suffer, expend, or incur under or byreason or in consequence of holding the remaining proceeds as provided herein."

Despite hopes for rate reductions to alleviate these challenges, banks are constrained in their ability to provide favorable terms for refinancing, leaving investors facing the prospect of contributing more equity or selling properties at discounts.Jerome Powell's Outlook and Market Dynamics: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's cautious approach reflects the delicate balance between economic stability and inflationary risks.

This means you would switch from the 39-year schedule to the 27.5-year schedule, reflecting the change in the property's use from personal or non-residential to rental.It's essential to consult with a tax professional or accountant familiar with real estate tax laws to get this right.

The owner is hoping for something closer to $200k to reflect the income but that is way out of line ( I think ) as the property will need work, its not going to appreciate much if at all and I don’t want to buy a $20000 job !

Increased rates makes it more difficult for first time buyers because 1) the financed payment goes up 2) it decreases movement which results in boomers, etc not downsizing which lowers volume on the market and helps keep the prices from falling.Other drivers for these large rent increases are the recent property appreciation (last 10 years have had huge RE appreciation) and rents lag the property value increases, the Covid eviction moratorium has identified new risk that must be reflected in the income, the continuing trend to move to high growth areas which results in a large housing shortage in these areas, the lag of new housing starts that has existed since the Great Recession.