Be a proactive agent by doing helpful things for your clients without them asking you to do it.

However, the more a property deviates from ARV because of deferred maintenance, the less reliable the result is on two fronts: you would expect more expenses and your reduced property value would predict less expenses.

You can save a little by simplifying your deign and reducing square footage, but at the end of the day, quality construction takes time and costs money.

If a tenant communicates with me proactively about a temporary issue and they are a good tenant, I may waive the late fee.

There's been plenty of examples of people assuming they would pay down the debt...and then use it in an emergency...who found their limits REDUCED after they paid the debt down. 

Blackstone isn't about to run out of capital, but this storyline does make a few things clear:1) Capital is actively coming out or real estate and into less volatile assets (bonds/treasuries)2) Independent of company size - if you don't deliver returns, investors will take their capital elsewhere3) Additional indication of reduced buyer competition and softening prices in commercial real estate

There are some additional benefits outside the reduced liability component, particularly for holders - like owner privacy/reputational risk and tax efficiency using the strategy that Joshuam alluded to.

These are good for when you are trying to remove or reduce PMI, get a lower rate, or get a small amount of money out of a property you have paid down.The other main type of refinance is a cash out refi.

Jaron I appreciate that response, as I’m definitely doing what I can to be proactive and successful in the real estate world.

You can join local off market property sites and find wholesalers which might reduce the cost of your purchase.