If that's the plan, and we don't see a recession, then I'd begin putting all my chips on the table for prolonged inflation. 

This approach can also prolong the time it takes you to acquire new properties because you will most likely be depending on cash-flow to fuel future purchases.Lastly - 1-4 unit properties will, more often than not, come with less headaches than 5+ unit properties.

**Occupant Cooperation:** Sometimes, occupants may refuse to leave, leading to prolonged legal battles.

The sponsor can beg the lender for an extension, but that’s just prolonging the inevitable.

I wouldn’t personally invest in a market where the tenant laws are such that you can go unpaid for a prolonged period without the ability to evict which is the lens I wrote my reply through.

They’d fallen behind on payments due to a prolonged medical emergency, and by the time they told anyone, they’d already received a Notice of Default.As someone with real estate experience, I thought I knew how this would go—either they’d lose the home or we’d try to do a short sale.

Time on Market (Days on Market - DOM)Staged Homes Sell Faster:According to the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA), staged homes spend 73% less time on the market compared to non-staged homes.thezebra.comblog.remax.caRESA data from a study of 1,080 homes showed that unstaged homes averaged 184 days on the market, while homes staged after listing sold in 41 days, and homes staged before listing sold in 23 days, a 90% reduction in DOM for pre-staged homes.robinrealtygroup.comNAR reports staged homes spend 33% to 50% less time on the market than non-staged homes.forbes.comA 2021 survey by First Impression Home Staging indicated staged homes sell 88% faster, with 90% of staged homes selling within 2 weeks.firstimpressionhomestaging.comNAR’s 2023 Profile of Home Staging noted that 27% of sellers’ agents reported staged homes spent less time on the market.bankrate.comNon-Staged Homes:Non-staged homes, particularly vacant ones, can linger significantly longer, with RESA reporting an average of 184 days for unstaged homes before staging.robinrealtygroup.comNon-staged homes may face prolonged listing periods due to buyers’ difficulty visualizing the space, leading to extended decision-making.kmmrealty.com2.

For Guys the main things that come to mind are: 1) Property damage2) Neighbor complaints3) NOT calling about repairs that need to be made4) Prolonged turnover times For Girls they are:1) Parental involvement/helicopter parents2) Pest control 3) Security issues (i.e. house is broken into)4) Roommate dramaBoth can be incredibly difficult to deal with for sure.

Minimizing Financial Loss: While eviction costs money and time, a prolonged situation with a non-paying or problematic tenant can be far more expensive in the long run (lost rent, potential property damage, legal fees, stress).

Doing it quickly and efficiently is key to avoiding prolonged vacancy.