If you haven't already, look up Chicago RLTO to get a sense for how the City gives the tenants all the power.

That percentage was 4% before the pandemic sent home prices rocketing nationwide.

Social media can be a powerful tool, and then good old-fashioned door knocking for listings is a great way to drum up business as well! 

as an experienced property investor, I understand the value in having an established local power team. 

I could also add a non PGE meter for measuring the tenan't power line.

All is possible since the courts have the power to vacate the sale under equity reasons.  

If you want to negotiate prior to contract, most builders are going to do everything in their power to avoid dropping the price...this could mean paying closing costs, pre-paying HOA dues, buying down your rate, giving options/upgrades at no cost, etc...basically anything that is going to allow them to keep the recorded price elevated.Even in down markets we are still trying to show price INCREASES phase over phase, even if that means giving away more in concessions on a case-by-case basis to get deals done.

For more powerful financial software you can utilize Quickbooks, with much the same inputs but much more flexibility and greater detailing.  

Both seasoned and new real estate investors have a powerful tool: the 1031 tax-deferred exchange.

Renting by the room can be a powerful strategy.