This influx is limiting rent growth nationwide, particularly in the Sun Belt, where oversupply has led to rent declines.Nationwide, vacancy rates edged down to 7.8% as move-ins outpaced move-outs.

Here’s why Oklahoma might be a great market for you:Affordability: Properties in OKC and Tulsa are often under $200K and offer strong rent-to-price ratios.Landlord-Friendly: Simple tenant laws make managing rentals easier.Growing Economy: Job growth in energy, tech, and aerospace fuels rental demand.How to Evaluate Deals:Run the Numbers: Ensure positive cash flow, check cap rates (6–10%), and use tools like the BiggerPockets calculators.Find Deals: Network with local wholesalers or agents, and look for value-add opportunities in stable neighborhoods like Edmond (OKC) or Broken Arrow (Tulsa).Let me know if you’d like tips on analyzing properties or finding deals!

Tenants are more likely to trust landlords who demonstrate a commitment to fairness and legal standards, leading to better occupancy rates and long-term success.Adapting to regulatory changes is an essential part of being a successful real estate investor.

Consider a quarterly bonus based on occupancy rates, maintenance cost savings, and overall revenue growth.

Typically, the adjustments I see on appraisals for basements are more flat rate adjustments. 10k is usually the number I've seen.What stinks is that there are a couple of model types that have below grade space where the builder, I'm sure, was trying to lower the taxes by having it below grade so the county wouldn't count that space in the assessment.

If you house hack a single family residence by renting out  a room or two then you would have no property tax but if you buy a duplex you might have to pro-rate the property tax.  

I started at $500 over LTR rates and bumped it up $50 in between each tenant until I felt like I hit the ceiling. 

The only other option that comes to mind is to make the improvements and try to achieve favorable rental rates to push the story that 2 BR homes rent for a premium because its unique.

There are many STRs that do quite well in the suburbs of major cityies Off the top of my head, I can think of one of the STRs we manage that is 40 mins outside of Dallas and it has a great occupancy rate.

It's probably going to mean paying points at closing, a high rate, and a serious pre-payment penalty (like 5 years).