Impact on Market Dynamics: Do you think these changes will affect the overall market dynamics, particularly in terms of listings and buyer activity?

Hello, I have my property listed for long term rental in Joshua Tree, CA.

., single-family homes, multi-family units) to diversify my investments.10.Focus on Cash Flow: I’ll prioritize properties that generate consistent positive cash flow, ensuring that rental income covers all expenses, including mortgage payments, maintenance, and management fees.11.Long-Term Hold: I’ll hold properties long-term to benefit from appreciation and tax advantages.

There is No rents to see if it will support itself after the refinance, so its tough to speculate on ROI/cash flow on a long term investment.

For the most part you'll get everything as long as you can prove it. 

You would have to get a relatively short term loan (5 years or variable) to buy the property and fix it up.

Are you more interested in short term rentals (thinking about opportunities to co-host STRs)?

Some will be okay with being in a bad area as long as they get cash flow, but others are okay with getting that 3% as long as they are in a good area that will grow well. 

It serves many benefits for both buyers and sellers and if a law had been passed long ago that all such private transactions were required to be serviced through a thrid party, we would not have as much regulation addressing the issues we have today, specifically, the individual investors under the SAFE Act!

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