My old HVAC vendor was no problem I met them most times but if there was an issue they would use the code and go in without me.

Quote from @Katlynn Teague: Did you sign off knowing the flooding issue and not hold the seller's feet to the fire?

Similar rent, but one helps you buy your NEXT property.If both deals cash flow similarly, and one gives you significantly better financing leverage,that’s your winner if your priority is portfolio growth.My advice:If the Jefferson Park property looks clean in person (no weird layout, no deferred maintenance bomb, no unpermitted coach house issues), go with that one.It aligns with your actual goal: scale fast without getting DTI-handcuffed.If it’s only “average,” I’d still take it over the garden-unit option unless the West Town asset is so strong that it meaningfully alters your long-term wealth trajectory, and most of the time, it doesn’t.

I understand that there can be liability issues for landlords in answering these types of questions.

Quote from @Roberto Reyna: Many of my flippers here in Houston haven't run into issues with financing.

Definitely interested in AI solutions for typical landlord issues!

Affordability issues sidelined a lot of buyers but NAR seems confident that pent-up demand, job growth, and tight inventory will push the market forward.My thoughts:A 4% price increase feels realistic given the supply constraints, but the real question is: will inventory finally loosen up, or will more buyers just fuel more competition?

Large-scale renovations often come with surprises—contractor coordination, supply delays, and uncovering unforeseen issues during construction.

Still, uncertainty looms large: the absence of market data leaves policymakers navigating blind, while mixed signals from Fed officials suggest internal debate over the appropriate pace of policy adjustment.Inflation Concerns: Price Stability Takes PriorityInflation seems to be presenting itself as the bigger issue over the other side of the Fed's dual mandate-- employment.

@Nick Patterson, have you seen any issues with small condo buildings (<~40 units) with rental restrictions or is it more the larger buildings?