I’ve been noticing more investors talk about using private money, especially for deals where timing or property condition becomes an issue.For those who have gone this route, what situations made private financing the better option for you compared to traditional bank loans?

Curious if you are noticing certain markets in the US where senior housing demand is accelerating more noticeably than others as these trends continue. 

They do not valuate ADU's based on a 2nd structure on the property (as of now), like a house & cottage or a duplex for example, so this does decrease the valuation.  

Was doing a little research the other day and noticed areas like Pinellas and Pasco counties have been quietly outperforming core Tampa on cash-flow metrics this past year.

Not repairing anything, which is deferred repairs and CapEx stuff decrease your property value and low rents due as well.

And before you commit to any kind of website like Apartments.com who promise the world, ask to see their analytics for the area and ask yourself if that lines up with what people are telling you about where they found housing.I've noticed that larger cities tend to lean more towards online advertising and cutting through the many inquiries can be a challenge.

You do need to be aware of local laws, namely rent increase notices, security deposits, and screening protocols.

One option is to offer a temporary rent reduction rather than a permanent $300 decrease. 

The company made the news in April when Arbor foreclosed on four apartmentcomplexes in Houston worth $229m, after which Applesway mistakenly served mass eviction notices to residentsof the foreclosed propertiesIcer is a New York-based investment firm that stated to industry publication Bisnow that it was seeking greenerpastures out-of-state seeking to escape New York’s regulatory environment.

I’m noticing deals seem harder to find compared to a few years ago.