Then they sell the turn-key rental to an unsuspecting newbie as "guaranteed rent" at an inflated price.

I am always a fan of financing so I have the ability to pay over time and the money I pay with future payments would be worth less due to inflation, freeing up my capital on hand for other ventures.

All signs of stress.”Inflation Numbers this WeekThe Consumer Price Index measure of inflation increased .4% in February (seasonally adjusted), after rising .3 % in January, or 3.2% YoY (BLS).

I have endured the bankruptcy process and had all intentions to maintain a much higher score but with what Covid 19, inflation, and all the chaos going on all over the world…it has been a difficult challenge to even maintain our lifestyles.

You can always split utilities at your first place later, and the inflation of cost will be marginal.

My favorite sponsor is vertically integrated and local their portfolio.I also agree that historic levels (40-year highs) of inflation, interest rate increases, and government intervention is/are clear black swan events. 

The cashflow goes up every year as the mortgage is a fixed expense but rent increases at least with inflation and much faster in certain areas.

You were losing to inflation, and that’s hard in real estate.

After 2008, contractors were the easiest part of this business, and for many things, I was paying 20-50% less in labor costs than I am now.Material prices are less affected by the market cycle, but inflation certainly plays a role, as does competition. 

.- Charging owners for pics- Charing inflated application fees to make, you know, some money for their time spent- Some even charge tenants MoveIn Fees and other charges to make money.So, don't be short-sighted and expect PMCs to work for free!