The question that you need to ask is what is the 10% increase that is allowed based on? 

All they see is a 10% increase on a weekend, or month over month, and they call it price gouging.  

However, note that claiming additional depreciation will increase, not decrease, depreciation recapture tax (up to 25%) when you sell.Key Considerations (Updated for 2025):1.

As the years have progressed, I've seen a healthy combo of appreciation & cashflow has continued to increase as market rents have gone up.To start off, I'd attend some local meet ups and network a bit, and start analyzing some deals.

There may some merits to investing upstate/western NY, but I would suggest doing some serious homework into eviction timelines, annual rent % increases, etc. 

Once you increase your real estate portfolio using these tax free money, part of the cash flow they generate is offset by the non cash deduction (ie depreciation) so you get the equivalent to the depreciation amount but don't pay taxes on it.

Keep reserves. 80% of buyers experience a major unexpected repair in the 1st year of ownership.4) Talking with an agent who can help increase your knowledge of the process and owning a home. 

Given that the property was worth $390K in its current condition, I saw an opportunity to make the numbers work while keeping my upfront costs low.Instead of increasing my cash offer, I negotiated a $25K down payment with the seller carrying the balance for two years through owner financing.

Aside from the increased rental value, properties that are on water, or have a view of the water, are going to appreciate in value at a higher rate than the others.

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