Extending and expanding these credits could be a huge step toward addressing the affordability crisis by boosting supply in struggling areas.It’ll be interesting to see how Scott Turner builds on his past work with Opportunity Zones to drive progress. 

But that's about what you can expect to see with a cash purchase.Most people boost their rates with leverage. 

Dynamic pricing tools like PriceLabs or Beyond Pricing can help boost your revenue by adjusting rates based on demand.

Medical destination with excellent care.Arts and culture of a large metro and THE BEST football team (plus the Taylor Swift boost!) 

Recent zoning changes now allow for three dwellings on a single parcel, and parking requirements have been lifted in denser areas, both of which have boosted the local housing supply.

One positive I can see is it could help some tenants boost their credit scores, while also incentivizing them a little extra to pay on time. 

@Trent Reeve completely agree, but I'm hoping this helps some operators start thinking about what they could offer additionally to keep boosting their revenue.

However, we typically use the FHA-203k loan because it involves a renovation, which I highly recommend if you are looking to really boost your equity and have the cost of the renovation wrapped into your loan with a VERY LOW AMOUNT OUT OF POCKET.I like the FHA loan, but honestly, the Fannie May Home Style is an even better product at this point because you just have to bring a bit more cash to the table 5% vs. 3.5% (w/ FHA), but you have a bit more flexibility.  

Adding livable space or smart home features can significantly boost home value.

However, what I would suggest based on your expertise as a contractor is going into a semi-fixer upper and make minor repairs to boost equity as well as savings.