With inventory tight and rates mixed, some investors pick up existing deals, others go ground-up.
We’ve funded both ends: new builds and acquisitions.
Which side are you favoring this year and why?

Treasury yields slipped again, with the 10-year hovering near 4%, as weak labor signals and dovish Fed remarks fueled bets on a December rate cut.

That’s the best bet.

For me, in BTC I see the red-line at $72k.

Quote from @Chance House: Hi Sipan -If you wish to keep the property in an LLC, your best bet is to pursue a DSCR refinance- as conventional lender will not allow you to hold a property in an LLC. 

If it wasn't for how the program made the cost of borrowing much cheaper I'd avoid it, but your bottom line cash flow will be higher if you have patience with the program

I've been looking at properties in Kansas City on both sides of the state line, but I'm open to looking in other cities as well. 

Even observing a property purchase or rental setup in person can be invaluable.Since you value relationships and want to meet in person, starting with local meetups or REIA events is probably your best bet.

FHFA showed a bit more strength at 1.7% annual growth.Nothing dramatic, just a market catching its breath.Bottom line: This is the “Goldilocks zone” for price conversations.

Small Businesses Drive a Sharp Drop in Private Payrolls→ What This Means for Rates: More signs of labor softness increase the likelihood of future rate cuts.ADP reported that the private sector lost 32,000 jobs in November, missing expectations and marking the fourth month of weakening momentum.Small businesses: –120,000Medium-sized companies: +51,000Large employers: +39,000Six of ten industries declined“Job switchers” still see higher pay gains than “stayers,” but the gap is the smallest it’s been in five yearsADP’s Chief Economist described the trend as “cautious consumers, an uncertain economy, and broad slowing led by small businesses.”Bottom Line for Agents & Buyers:The labor market is one of the Fed’s biggest concerns right now.