Btw, prior, the city and state would NOT foreclose for property tax nor accept the building as a gift; the government just determined that these property owners must become economic “slaves” to the government.  

Taking that money out and anything that leads to more people using the equity from their homes and reduces the friction to that process is not good in the long run.As a NPL buyer who buys 1st position mortgages, we do watch stuff like this carefully as the moment these borrowers get high CLTV's any drop in pricing and change in economic conditions will lead to more foreclosures versus bankruptcies.

Look at population growth, job opportunities, and other economic factors that will drive rental demand.

Also, i would say smaller funds can be economically more difficult with a high expense ratio under say 5-10M AUM (assets under management).

It's on the Southwest side of the metro area & is experiencing A TON of economic growth!

As we progress through 2024, commercial real estate shows a mixed landscape influenced by economic factors like inflation and labor market shifts.Office PropertiesThe office sector remains strained, with vacancy rates at a record high of 13.8% in July.

Additionally, tenants in this segment have low-paying, low-skill jobs and are the first to be laid off and the last to be rehired, during economic turbulence.We purchase properties that attract a subsegment of the Permanent segment.

I am finding fairly positive economic data but have not run across many on these forums who invest there.

Investors who can identify undervalued properties and focus on long-term rental income are likely to find success.Looking ahead, market conditions will likely continue to evolve as interest rates stabilize and economic factors shift.

Energy tax incentives were expanded and extended through 2032.Be sure to keep an eye out for any changes to 1031 exchanges and capital gains tax rates.Buy, Borrow, and Die StrategyA great estate planning strategy for transferring wealth and minimizing taxes is the Buy, Borrow and Die Strategy.Buy: Purchase multi-family properties that are appreciating in value.Borrow: Use HELOCs or cash out refinancing to pull equity out of the property as it appreciates.