It’s the few that aren’t who account for the horror stories you might be hearing or reading about from time to time.There is a double solution to eliminate or at least significantly decrease these two risks:a.

In a few years, we will face an avalanche of retirees and a significant decrease in the number of births.

Yes McDonalds is rising their price but TacoBell decreases their price too.

Several factors can increase or decrease the adjusted basis, says McGuff.Increases in adjusted basis can result from:The cost of additions and improvements to the houseMoney spent to restore the property after damages or lossLegal fees incurred in relation to the propertyDecreases in adjusted basis can result from:Receipt of insurance payments due to a casualty loss or theftTax credits for home energy improvementsIf you sold your primary home last year, there’s little you can do to avoid capital gains tax liability when you file taxes this April, Liddiard says.

You can find higher ROI (on paper) here and probably in other cities…but the probability of actually collecting rent significantly decreases.

Lets dive into the details of February 2024 where data merges with aspirations and positivity shines bright.Single Family Homes; Riding the Waves of OpportunityIn February 2024 Browards market for single family homes showed resilience as it navigated through opportunities with unwavering determination.Despite a decrease of 0.2% in sales compared to the previous year lets stay hopeful as Browards real estate environment demonstrates strength and perseverance.Cash transactions, the lifeblood of deals remained consistent at 28.3% indicating a community that values stability and financial strength.However here comes the exciting part; the median selling price surged to $625,000 showcasing a 11.6% increase from February 2023.

After running this model, my monthly positive cash-flow actually decreases from 5300 / month to 4125 / month primarily because I've added the debt on the existing houses. 

And rents are decreasing in metro Atlanta per my Costar account data -- granted that's multifamily statistics.

I agree that it's not ideal to use if you don't need it but when rates decrease today's price will look cheap and you will regret waiting to purchase.  

Make sure you get your financial house in order first -- decrease debt, increase income, & maintain a good credit score.