Memphis still supports strong rent-to-price ratios in many areas, but the key to avoiding this situation in the future is conservative underwriting upfront and building in more buffer before maturity.

If you buy it, make sure your rental numbers work with a 'no-garage' vacancy buffer

Week of February 16, 2026 in ReviewDelayed reports finally hit the tape this week — including housing data, GDP, and the Fed’s preferred inflation measure.The big takeaway?

Are you planning to keep some extra buffer for those gaps between draws?

West Town four-flats are appreciating at 5-7% annually, and Henry's rent growth data (8.8% annualized) is real — Chicago rents are running hard.

I'm seeing the average FMR for a 3 BR in that county is just over $1,300.I checked the most recent HUD FMR data — the FY 2026 FMRs are now published and used for voucher standards.

How are you scoring your leads right now - gut feel or actual data?

A new data center announcement or maybe an Amazon fulfillment center moving into a metro area are a few examples.

You’re in a powerful spot, as managing assets daily gives you real-world data most new investors never see. 

Income is often whatever the applicant enters, and background or eviction data seems to be hit or miss depending on the state.