But the big story is time on market — DOM is up nearly everywhere, and year-over-year leasing speed has slowed in 85% of tracked markets.2. 📈 Why Some Landlords Are Still WinningWhile many homes are taking 60–90 days to lease, some landlords are still seeing fast applications, strong rent, and earning more.

What’s been working for me and my circle lately:Seller financing: solve the seller’s problem first; short-term interest-only with a balloon after value-add keeps cash flow strong.Sub-to/wraps: take over low-rate loans and keep the seller whole—huge when DSCR is tight.Hybrid: small seller carry + private second to cut cash in, then refi into DSCR once stable.Private money: secure with note + mortgage/deed, pay on milestones, send updates—consistency = repeat capital.HELOC/LOC stack: close fast, cover rehab, then refi—speed wins deals.Lease-option: control now, improve, then exercise once financing improves.

I still use the 70% rule as a starting point, but I adjust based on neighborhood demand and current rehab costs.

This is what my network can offer:6-13%, Interest Only options; Loans from $500,000 to $20,000,000, Up to 50% LTV, Terms from 12 months–36 months; Raw land of +5A may be offered Up to 30 year Fixed Rate, Or up to 10 year Adjustable Rate, and is case by case.If you haven't anything else, reach out, if this looks useful. 

Don’t do it just to do it.If the duplex doesn’t actually improve your cash flow, your risk-adjusted return, or your long-term strategy, then the 1031 isn’t worth it right now.

A perfect example of how speed and strategy can create success without lengthy renovations or delays.

While analytics tools like RankBreeze and IntelliHost are great, I’ve found that even small tests.. like rotating photos or adjusting captions.. can reveal surprising trends.Your approach to CTR optimization is spot-on, Garrett, and I’m excited to hear how these techniques work for you.

Sure more wear/tear and you will need to adjust down the monthly rate but might be better than having a lot of vacancies with an STR or LTR with lower monthly rate??

.- No need to adjust formulas — it’s plug-and-play.I’m currently sharing the lite version with a handful of investors to get feedback before rolling out the full release.If you’d like to test it out (and help me refine it by providing feedback), feel free to reply here or message me directly.Question for the group: What features do you find most important in a deal analyzer?

IRS FAQ on Bonus : "(a) the property was not used by the taxpayer or a predecessor at any time prior to such acquisition; (b) the property was not acquired from a related party or component member of a controlled group; (c) the taxpayer’s basis in the property is not determined in whole or in part by the seller’s or transferor’s adjusted basis in the property; (d) the taxpayer’s basis in the property is not determined under section 1014(a) or 1022, relating to property acquired from a decedent; and (e) the cost of the property does not include the basis of property determined by the reference to the basis of other property held at any time by the taxpayer"