Finding the true appreciation rate for specific towns can be a bit tricky, but you can start by looking at historical sales data, talking to local realtors, or even checking out some online tools that track market trends.If the condos you’re eyeing aren’t meeting the 2% rule, it might be worth reconsidering or at least getting a more detailed breakdown of potential long-term appreciation and other benefits, like tax advantages or rental demand growth in the area.

It is a very challenging market for many Loan Officers and Brokers.

That experience pushed me to grow, learn, and ultimately do what I’m doing today—helping others create successful off-market real estate strategies.

Plus we get a lot of people moving here from out of market and when coming from Chicago, New York, or Los Angeles, it looks like everything is on sale here comparatively speaking. 

Especially now that guests have a lot of options in most markets.We used to have it off when it was a lopsided market but now it is more competitive you need to remove as many barriers to renting as possible. 

@Srikant PuvvadaI wish I could answer this question directly, but cap rates are highly dependent on the market and asset type.

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Unlike real estate wholesaling of finding homes off market - notes are not off market2.

If you do, then you can sign a new lease at market rate with pet rent, deposit changes, etc.

This is where the BP virtual community comes alive so its great that you're putting yourself out there.When comparing househack options in multiple markets, I'd recommend using @Jon Schwartz's househack calculator.