Better to own fewer but better properties with less vacancy and more appreciation that 50 midwest crapboxes that with maintenance and vacancy barely break even.

I’d rather own fewer, better-located houses that lease early and renew cleanly than chase C product that steals my calendar.3) Renewals (incentives > flat fees)This is a big unlock.

In fall and winter, you might find better purchase opportunities since fewer buyers are competing, but it can take a little longer to fill a vacancy.

The market, on the other hand, does believe the labor market is in danger and thus was expecting at least a .25% rate cut ( if not a .5% rate cut) and would have reacted extremely negatively/ volatile if they had not.In other words, if I may be so crass, the Fed didn’t really want to do it but they needed to do something so the market wouldn’t crash, and because they’re getting so much **** from everyone.

That stings for those of us pushing sustainable rehabs—it may mean higher upfront costs or fewer credits to lean on.My Bottom Line:This isn’t just another tax tweak—it’s a strategic reset.

At the very least there will be a cooling off period with fewer offers and reduced prices.

I’ve had success making my offers as clean and competitive as possible, with fewer contingencies and flexible terms.

And I've heard of some who will go into the 80% and 90% LTV range, but I doubt that would yield positive cashflow on most properties - so that seems dangerous to me.

All while reducing the danger of damage/squatters in an unoccupied property.)If you’re 4% higher and it takes an extra 15 days, you actually lost money. 

.👉 That signals fewer job openings and longer unemployment stretches.🍇 Family Hack of the WeekCelebrate National Blackberry Day (Sept 12) with this easy cobbler:1 cup each sugar, self-rising flour, and whole milk → mix with ½ stick melted butter.