We run a management company and no I'm not trying to sell you anything... but here... we offer a free paint approval form... it on our website... it simply allows you as the landlord to provide it to the tenant and they input their color codes, colors etc. and then it describes the quality of what should and should not be done: https://www.g3manage.com/rental-paint-approval-form  --- there is no catch here, basically we provide this system on our webpage for free because it boosts our google ranking, but its free and theres no signup or anything funny like that. 

A few thoughts from how I (and others I know) handle it:High-yield savings (HYSAs): Simple and safe.

This expansion is largely driven by traditional banks scaling back lending activities, prompting borrowers to seek alternative financing options.Key developments include:Increased Interest Rates: Higher rates have made private credit more attractive, offering yields above 10% for investors.Regulatory Changes: New compliance requirements are being introduced to ensure transparency and protect borrowers.Market Liquidity Concerns: Some private lenders are facing liquidity challenges, raising questions about the stability of the sector.Given these dynamics, I'm interested in hearing from the community:How have you adapted your investment strategies in response to these changes?

The leverage is still a powerful tool to boost ROI if the property is purchased well.

Yields and cap rates are around 6% give or take in decent areas, and thats with all units paying rent.

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A lot of these folks dont want to share their own distuation out in public, so it may be a bit less "social" imo. but creating content around you buy houses / seller reviews and explainng the process at the very minimum will add a huge credbiliity boost to your website and will warm you a lot of seller leads before you ever speak to them!

This changes the game.Example: Studio Unit (fully furnished, permits, foundation included)1) Market Rate, No IncentiveBuild cost: $200–225K | Market rents today: $1,500–$2,000/mo | NOI: $12.6K–16.8K/yr | Yield: ~6–8% | Payback: 12–18 yrsSolid, but long payback and moderate yield.2) With Charlotte’s $80K Forgivable IncentiveEffective basis: $120–145K | Program rent cap (8 yrs): ~$1,100/mo → NOI ≈ $9.2K/yr | Yield during affordability: 6–8% | Forgiveness adds ~$10K/yr “earned income” | Payback to recover gross cost: ~11–13 yrsThe subsidy de-risks the deal—guaranteed inflows cover build cost faster.3) After 8 Years (rent cap lifts, market rents w/ 3% compounding)$1,500 today → $1,900 | $1,750 today → $2,217 | $2,000 today → $2,534Year-9 ROE after incentive: $200K build / $120K net basis → 13–18% | $225K build / $145K net basis → 11–15%You exit affordability with a permanently lower cost basis and market-rate income.

It works, it's low yield but it works. 

In the meantime, I’ve heard some hosts are getting traction by leaning more on direct bookings, optimizing titles/descriptions with fresh keywords, and boosting visibility through social media.