Luxury STR's are less effected but Mid Term in the Tri County area have been popular since prices and rents have increased so dramatically on the East Sides of town, making furnished long term rentals very active.

I have a saying, no matter where you are in Baltimore you are only 2 blocks from the "hood" While that is not totally true, one or two blocks can dramatically change the character of the neighborhood in Baltimore.

Rents have increased dramatically in the last 3 years making this property a really great first rental.Lessons learned?

The reason for this post is to get opinions on what trees to cut and what trees to keep to boost curb appeal and the appraisal for a refinance.

have gotten a boost from the collapse of oil and we are now up about 80% or more from the low.

Whether it's boosting curb appeal or optimizing interior design, discover how to elevate your property's allure and guarantee a prosperous rental experience.b.

Also, when you are buying a rental property, you will receive prorated rents and deposits on the HUD1, which can dramatically increase the check you walk out of closing with.

@Christopher J WoodlandAnyone working with the fix and flip real estate investment strategy will tell you that the cost of rehabbing a house varies dramatically from property to property.

@Thomas Murphyevery step is tough - you have to find a distressed property, usually off market, where you can boost the ARV significantly via the rehab; you often have to beat out other investors to get the deal; you have to have a quality contractor lined up and ready to go; you have to manage the rehab to make sure it's done on time, and that things are coordinated properly if people / contractors don't show up or come out of order; you have to take care of / maintain the house and the property while it's being rehabbed; and then you have to hope it appraises where you need it to.good deals are hard to find, good contractors that are available are hard to find; materials are still expensive; rates have gone up; cash out refi is now a lower amount with a longer seasoning period; etc. 

That is crucial and could make or break your deal/s as well.EXAMPLE: The price, socio economic and demographic difference MH's in and around the beach area along the North San Diego Coast vs MH's within just 5-20 miles inland from the coast i.e. the Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, etc. area is dramatic.