I would caution someone not to count on the high rents though; it is great while it lasts but when analyzing be sure to use non-O&G rents.

Having a high paying W2 job will help with this.

These counties have seen a lot of activity and offer great opportunities to close deals and start 2024 on a high note in the real estate market.

Are people seeing high % of tenants leaving a disaster behind when they move out?

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Same in Gatlinburg, I'm guessing, where the threat of wildfire seems pretty high, and if the government were caught flat-footed after a big blaze, they'd be blamed for not foreseeing the problem.

Excellent neighborhood that commands high rents.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Can you explain what you mean about paying points when rates are high?

@Christopher Villa I feel as if our auctions around here have a ridiculously high reserve price that is never met.