They were the market stabilizer.But since 2008, the Fed has taken over, moving this function from private industry to government control, as Fannie and Freddie were put under government conservatorship.

On top of that, there is usually a delay while waiting for parts to arrive and then scheduling a second visit, all while the tenant is without a functioning unit.At that point, replacement starts to make more sense for me.

Nothing fancy or over-improved, just smart, functional upgrades that improve rent and long-term durability.

Used Google Sheets and the PMT function to calculate the below assumptions:Monthly NOI: $1,586.60Divided by 1.25: $1,269.28 paymentLoan Value: $164,453.66Downpayment: $54,817.89Price: $219,271.54I know the owner of this property and doubt they'll sell it for less than $600,000, so it's not going to happen. 

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Winter leasing in Chicago:MTRs tend to move more consistently year-round than LTRs because travel nurse contracts and medical rotations don’t follow the same seasonal rhythm.

Over time, this doesn’t just tweak the system—it reshapes how mortgage lending, equity, and capital markets function.

When underwriting your first purchase, I’d encourage you to run the numbers so that once you move out, the property is cash flow positive and functions as a true rental.

It is a large and growing market, and buyers are often willing to pay a significant premium for the lifestyle flexibility these homes provide.For many buyers, this type of housing functions as an insurance policy against having to relocate again.

They were supposed to be professionals and should have been able to function in a "normal" economic environment - all mine are performing in this environment....