Deals structured like this have been getting stronger traction than raw dirt.Curious if others are seeing the same shift toward “ready-to-build” vs. pure land plays in their markets?

That alone can shift your cash flow by a few hundred bucks a month depending on the loan amount.The flip side though is you're losing two rent-paying units permanently.

It may seem counterintuitive, but for long-term, cash-flow-focused real estate investors, a rapidly appreciating market can actually work against their investment strategy.When the real estate market rockets skyward, a frenzy begins, and with it, a critical shift in the investment landscape, particularly for multi-family properties.

The buying market has changed significantly due to the war in Ukraine and an influx of foreigners and money into the country - that also led to a short term surge in the STR space.Our personal situation has also changed more recently — we now have a young child, and our priorities have shifted slightly from pure growth toward a bit more stability, risk management and financial freedom.

It’s how changes in debt markets and inflation shift which deals actually make sense. 

From a numbers perspective, these deals are appealing and could help accelerate capital growth. 

Too far one way and you see a big shift in property quality. 

Due to that I'm considering shifting focus into mobile homes by means of buying distressed, fixing up, and seller financing/renting out as a way to get cash flow to start funding bigger investments.

By empathizing with the seller's perspective, we can find win-win solutions that benefit both parties.

In a duplex with common space, consistency and liability control usually outweigh the small savings of shifting it to tenants.