The insurance market is very tight right now especially on older buildings.Many carriers who have policies on the books will not accept those same properties as "new business" or if they do the rates are 2x-10x what the current policy premium is. 

Strong rental markets: Many Midwest cities boast robust job markets and growing populations, creating steady demand for rental properties.4.

They got so good at marketing in their hometown that they had overage.

Hi all:I’m considering buying an STR in midland and/or Odessa and wondering, for those familiar with the market, how is it performing?

I do not know if your area has any rules against this for SFR but what we have done in the past from a marketing POV is to only bill 75% of the cost so that the tenant feels that they are getting a better deal than individual meters.

Is the market about to start popping again?

Good deals are very difficult to find though, especially in today's market. 

That way they are more invested to continue to make payments. 100% seller financing can be risky if the market changes and your upside down on it, and the owners stop paying. 

@Francisco Jasso Any updates worth discussing for either of you regarding challenges/successes in the Portland/Vacncouver market since your posts last year?

So many deals to do in our market.