I've run the numbers on a bunch of properties using the following numbers:- vacancy 6%- Property tax 0.44% of list price per year- Insurance $250 / month- Capex 5%- Repairs/Maintenance 5%- Property Management 10%I've found a couple with a slight positive cash flow (no more than $50).

Neighborhoods near key employers and amenities are particularly in demand.Rental Market:Huntsville’s rental market is thriving, with low vacancy rates and rising rents.

*Lake Anna, Reston Virginia*Originating in 1990, The Reston Town Center is a major employment and entertainment hub in the area, with companies such as Google, Leidos, Facebook, Microsoft, General Dynamics, and Fannie Mae, to name a few, more than 50 retailers, including an 11 screen LOOK Dine-In Cinema, CitySwing (Golf Simulator), a seasonal ice rink, many well-renowned restaurants and bars, and other highly attractive amenities such as a full service 243 bed hospital, a new metro, and the Dulles International Airport that is receiving $700 million renovations by 2026*Reston Town Center*Source: Rediscovering Reston-- the First Planned Community in the USSource: Washington Dulles International Airport to Expand Passenger and Cargo OperationsOne of the biggest points of discussion over the last few years has been around the office market, and how the rising office vacancies due to the shift towards a work-from-home and hybrid work schedule have pushed many companies to downsize or relocate out of previously major employment centers.

This 1br1ba basement unit generates $1,800/month so I'm trying to keep it under the radar for as long as possible, especially since I have such a great tenant in there.I recently had vacancy in 1 of the units in my house which is a 3br1ba.

As we progress through 2024, commercial real estate shows a mixed landscape influenced by economic factors like inflation and labor market shifts.Office PropertiesThe office sector remains strained, with vacancy rates at a record high of 13.8% in July.

However, office vacancy rates remain high and are expected to peak at 19.8% by mid-2025.Larger companies are still reducing space, while smaller firms are shifting toward expansion, having reassessed their post-pandemic office needs.

My personal average for a 2 unit detached is closer to $300, for an older property I think $300-400 is reasonable (not including vacancy).

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Below is a diagram illustrating the three main tenant segments in Las Vegas.If you unknowingly purchased a property that attracts the Transient tenant segment, turning a profit will be nearly impossible due to high vacancy costs.

I can't speak for all investors, but I know I have become more conservative with the rising cost of construction, interest rates, insurance costs, and vacancy hold outs.