Why buy now, when we're virtually guaranteed a lower rate in a short time period? 

We will be looking for an sfr or duplex to buy and hold as a long term rental just to get in on the wave of the rising economy , while it is still affordable.

., 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.

They also have a pulse on who in the area has successful property management businesses (maybe themselves)3) Search direct booking sites in your area on google like "Vacation Rentals In Allentown" and see if websites pop up that are not airbnb or Vrbo you could reach out on.

Is there another way to learn wholesaling and be successful?  

We originally hoped to rent as a mid term rental in a smaller town with a hospital, but the market quickly became oversaturated for the small demand so we decided to shift to long term rentals on both sides.

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

Additionally, it can help maximize renovations and improvements.A Cost Segregation study is an IRS approved federal income tax tool that increases near term cash flow by utilizing shorter recovery periods for depreciation to accelerate return on investment.

We had to scramble to reassess and adjust the financing terms quickly.

Although all of the Los Angeles metropolitan area's twenty-one office submarkets contributed to the metro's recent rent growth, it is worth noting that the 0.8% asking rent growth rate of the past 12 months compares unfavorably to the metro's long term performance.Competitive Inventory, Employment, AbsorptionTotal employment in the Los Angeles metropolitan area increased by 14,200 jobs during the first quarter, representing a growth rate of 0.3%, while in the dominant office-using industries, employment grew by 4,600.