In fact Real Estate is one of the only investments where buying more expensive property is a safer and smarter play. 

That can be an expensive challenge.

(It's more expensive) Or just ask them to get something close to they style and send me a picture before replacing. 

Andrew,Miami is a very expensive place to build/renovate in some cases it's worth looking at the total funds expected to be used and regroup.

If inflation impacts your income, it should impact your expenses.

and are they expensive? 

Pls connect with me if so.Thanks.Kislay ShahHey Kislay, I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.

While costs have generally gone up, I am surprised it's the same as the bay area where things are way more expensive.

Based on the feedback from a high net worth client in the RE industry (you'd know his name if I mentioned it):  Very expensive, nothing he hadn't heard elsewhere in re tax planning, much more interested in up-sells. 

They reflect the overall economy including how expensive it is for investors to raise money and whether they can obtain similar yield from other investments.