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Nick Copland Why Midterm Rentals Are the Sweet Spot Right Now
7 January 2026 | 8 replies
STRs are more regulated, LTRs are predictable but slow, and MTRs hit the sweet spot:-Steady cash flow without daily turnover-Professional tenants (corporates, nurses, relocations)-Flexibility for scalingThat said, it only works if you:-Know your tenant type-Furnish for function, not style-Price monthly, not nightlyFor those running MTRs: are you seeing the same benefits?
Jules Aton Pros and Cons of Large vs Small PM Co
28 December 2025 | 10 replies
So, his suggestion of 40-90 listing sweet spot, is a good place to start, but you need to investigate each individual company in that category that you are looking at.
Marcus Auerbach The difference between a good deal and a good property
30 December 2025 | 2 replies
For me B is the sweet spot.
Tom Jknes Buy properties under $75k
1 January 2026 | 4 replies
Most rehabs if you are looking to BRRRR or flip though will fall somewhere between $40k-$100k as the sweet spot in my opinion.
Joseph Noori Need help with buy-box in Indy market
24 December 2025 | 29 replies
How many bed/bath is the sweet spot?
Jeff Isaacs Strategy/Math question about snowballing loans and best plan
2 January 2026 | 8 replies
The sweet spot is in the middle.Here’s the framework I use when coaching new investors:1.
Caleb Triumph How are you actually financing deals that still work right now?
7 January 2026 | 5 replies
The monthly cash flow isn’t massive, but the deals allow investors to recycle capital, reduce basis, and steadily build a portfolio.The sweet spot we’re seeing in Birmingham:•ARV: ~$150k–$175k•Rent: ~$1,400–$1,600•Exit: DSCR or portfolio loan around current market ratesAt ~6.5% interest, these deals still work if the basis is right.
Max Pfeifer value adding to multifamily
5 January 2026 | 7 replies
This was helpful, however i think i worded my question weird. i'm more so asking like is there a sweet spot % of the property to put into it like say you know going in if you have a 100k property you are targeting a 10% value add in an appraisal so you can cash out at 115.
Andy Gonzales House flipping in 2025: margins tighter, opportunities smarter?
29 December 2025 | 4 replies
Less money to aquire, less money to rehab, but about the same or more profit on the flip.Good Investing...That's smart portfolio diversification, mobile home flips really do hit that sweet spot with lower acquisition/rehab costs while keeping (or boosting) the profit margins.​
Quinton Brown DSCR Investors — What’s Your Comfort Zone Right Now? 🤔
16 December 2025 | 1 reply
Quote from @Quinton Brown: For those actively using DSCR loans, here’s what I’m seeing across today’s rental market — especially with insurance, taxes, and expenses creeping up 👀1.10–1.15 DSCRAggressive plays ⚡Can work… but there’s not much room for errorOne repair or rent dip and things get tight1.20–1.25 DSCRThe “sweet spot” for most long-term rentals ⭐Still financeableEnough cushion to handle rising costs without killing returns1.30+ DSCRConservative mode 🛡️Strong bufferUsually the easiest deals to hold long-term (and sleep well at night 😴)📊 Lately, I’m hearing more investors say 1.20–1.25 DSCR feels like the new baseline for peace of mind, not just lender approval.Question for the group:What DSCR do you personally target?