Make sure the expectations are established upfront. 5.

The property itself has lived up to expectations, and we were initially very happy with the purchase.Unfortunately, the issues began with the property management company that the broker recommended.For the first few months, everything seemed fine.

On the other hand, many new or non-serious wholesalers expect free leads or free trials, which makes no sense in real business.

what kind of cash flow can be expected?

What seems harder to control right now is DOM stretching longer than expected, especially when buyers get more selective or financing tightens.Even an extra 30–45 days on market can start eating into profits once you factor in interest, taxes, insurance, and utilities.A lot of investors I talk to are adjusting by:• Focusing on lighter cosmetic rehabs• Pricing a bit more conservatively upfront• Building larger buffers into MAO

What could I expect?

Any further escalation could keep oil prices elevated, influencing inflation expectations and interest rates.

I recently began listing three rooms as short-term rentals on Airbnb, and that’s been going well so far, though I expect demand to slow down as we move into the winter months.I have an on-site property cleaner who receives reduced rent in exchange for their work.

Rent growth and appreciation in most/virtually all markets exceeded underwriting expectations.  

And if you are going to invest in real estate, adjust your expectations.