Here’s the problem i see though, if you can’t operate this thing profitably with 3 percent mortgages how are you going to find a buyer anywhere close to a number that you are willing to eat in this environment?

Unfortunately when you remove California from the equation because of their regulatory environment you are not left with as many markets. 

we are counting our numbers, out of country investors count theirs….and we can’t compete with them as well as with corporations like BlackRock etc.I don’t know if I’m pro that or contra….it’s a free country and everyone is free to invest their money …..just feel bad for people who priced out if the market - they can’t afford anything in this environment 

I’m grateful for people like you and the folks at BP for creating an environment that isn’t dog eat dog.

They provide 75% LTV for investment properties with 1200 or so closing cost (for 50K loan as an example with inclusive of $500 appraisal fee).

As a landlord, you have a legal responsibility for safeguarding keys and providing a safe environment for tenants. 

With its growing economy, desirable amenities, and favorable rental rates, the area offers a promising environment for investors seeking to establish a profitable real estate portfolio.

I would love to hear this groups' thoughts on what strategies you might employ given the great location, investment capital, but challenging macro-economic environment.

Crash would happen if construction came to a halt like 08  and investor loans came to a halt like 08  and then panic selling along with strategic defaults and of course those who should never have been able to borrow walking away and SUBPRIME which of course was a bad idea lending those who literally do not qualify money at the HIGHEST rates  double whammy for failure.The next big question is the work from home flee the downtown urban environment will that actually happen enough to move the needle.  

Probably first, is that in today's RE environment it is difficult to find properties where the numbers work out.