With the substantial increase in home prices across the state, it has become more challenging to find sound investment options for my clients.

There are many alternatives you can use, I would urge you to check your local laws but I know here in Cleveland, OH we can charge an increased deposit or we can also require a guarantor (who can have different credit req. then someone living in the unit) It's important that no matter what you do you do it for everyone going forward, making exceptions for screening for some but not all can become a Fair Housing issue. 

As for picking a specific market - I would go after one with an increasing job and population growth.

I dropped them due to the bill increase.

If you truly need to refinance, you may want to look into a bridge cash out loan and have the permit cost as the budget + any other rehab you still may need to do to get this fully permitted.

It lets you borrow against that equity to help finance a down payment or closing costs.

I have been asked this question countless times and below are my top 7 reasons why I believe Katy, Texas is a great location for any serious real estate investor.Strong Market Growth: Katy's real estate market has shown consistent growth, with a year-over-year increase in median home prices.

You'll have to add it at lease renewal and you'll need to ensure that adding the water plus any other increases you are planning does not exceed any cap on rent increases in your jurisdiction. 

In every sector of [commercial] real estate, not just office, because of the 500 basis point increase in rates that was vertical.”

But that is in line.As mentioned, the cost of finding a new renter for $100 makes zero economic sense.