I'd love the Alaskans to chime in on Alaska - but also want to get some outsiders perspectives - I don't think we'll ever be San Fran / Seattle sized... but we have some interesting components - as the states one true hub.

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Needless to say, I’ve been in around home building and refurbishing my whole life.Fwell, then something unexpected came.

To put a language in the lease agreement to bind the tenants to pay the outstanding rents and/or repair cost to put the property back to the condition as same as the time of move in.I am well aware that Choosing a "performing" tenant is a key component to maximize ROI.

CapEx depends on the condition of the major components of the property. 

Another big component for me would be the owner-occupancy covenant with the City (as we have here in Santa Barbara).

There are many components of a property where it makes sense to go with a more expensive option that will last longer or have a better warranty period.

You need funds for the unexpected roof replacement, or whatever might (and eventually will) happen.

He is correct there is a massive delay in the shelter component but if you annualize the last 6mo MoM CPI numbers it is 1.9%.

Even if you can buy with no money down you need cash reserves for repairs and unexpected expenses.