I have a few private institutional lenders I can use that are lighter on the rates and terms, etc.

Great agents usually focus on listings and top producers make 7 figure income so yes the hourly rate is $500/hr and above for a rockstar.  

The market was still pretty hot, I went under contract on this right at the beginning of the rate hikes and at the time many houses were still selling for over asking with shortened contingencies.

This can lead to higher occupancy rates and rental income potential.STR Potential: The short-term rental market in South Florida is thriving, and Hollywood is well-positioned to attract vacationers and business travelers.

Even though you said that some wholesalers are raising their rates, there could be others who can provide good off-market discounts.It's important to approach direct marketing with professionalism and integrity, respecting homeowners' privacy and circumstances.

Also there are weather issues with Indiana winters and pipes possibly freezing, thunderstorms and hail damage2) Knowing how long to hold onto a property, 1031 exchange it to another property or DST, or in some cases sell it and pay the small capital gains tax (if any) to have less headache. 3) Underwriting the deal incorrectly (factors: local appreciation, rate of rental increase, economic growth, gentrification of area) and being overly optimistic (a renovated 100 year old home is still going to have problems).

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Rate or Cost?

In which markets have you noticed particularly strong performance recently in terms of rental demand and occupancy rates?