Adding a 1/2 bath, new roof, central air or other typical improvements will increase the value of the property. 

An experienced property manager should minimize vacancy, increase income, and have connections with contractors and other professionals to manage your property well to maximize your return on investment.To Your Success!

Rents , cash flow and appreciation increase over time. 

With no comps in the area for new construction and the highest rehab selling for 205k, building enough at the onset, 4-6 new construction homes, may be the only way to start a neighborhood turn.The city is looking to increase density in the area and add anchor points in near the area to cater to future investment. 

I'm not sure by how much your rates are increasing but I have friends in NOLA who have seen a 2x increase per year.

The shorter the prepayment term has an impact on increasing the rate.4.

Seller is the Agent.Seller bought property in January of 2023 for $730,000Current “As Is” Value : $770,000Target Acquisition Price: $730,000-$780,000 After Repaired Value: $900,000Repair Estimate: $120,000Initial Offer Amount: $715,000Loan Program: Bank Statement Program.Total Estimated Monthly Payments (Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance) $5500/month (based on $770k purchase price)Estimated Gross Yearly Income from Short Term Rental: $160,000 (65% Occupancy, $700 a night| (STR Listing Comparable properties Listing 1 Listing 2 Listing 3)Net Monthly Income after management and taxes: $11,751.25Net Monthly Income after Mortgage Payments: $6251.25 ($75,015) Per YearTotal Cash Investment: $297,000 ($177,000 in down payment and closing costs and $120,000 in repairs)Average Yearly Return on Investment: 25% yearlyAverage increase in property value per year: 5%Average increase in booking revenue per year 7.5%Property Value average after 10 years: $1.5 millionTotal Cash received over 10 years: $1.3 million.Total Equity multiple min over 10 years: 6x total return on $297,000 invested.

Their expertise can often pay for itself in the form of reduced taxes and increased savings.Takeaway: Look for professionals with experience in your specific market for tailored advice.By implementing these strategies, you’ll not only reduce your tax burden but also set yourself up for long-term success as a real estate investor!

In Portland for example we are not allowed to increase rent more than once in 12 months, and it must be less than 10% increase in "effective rent".

It's a tip I heard from someone which I heard increases the response rate.