What you'll see though is the bond markets (which control mortgage rates) are influenced heavily by inflation expectations. 

I’ve seen Realtors and wholesalers push “up-and-coming” areas and comp them to locations more than a quarter mile—sometimes half a mile—away to boost ARV.

Over time, I’ve noticed that small, simple improvements often lead to big booking boosts — even before running any paid ads.Here are 3 strategies that have worked really well for my clients:1️⃣ Optimize your title & first photo – Make sure they highlight the strongest benefit of your space (e.g., “Ocean View Apartment with Fast Wi-Fi”).

This development boosts investor confidence by de-escalating a trade war that has disrupted global supply chains since 2018. 

Let me know if I can help you with looking for what fits youTotally agree, buy & hold makes more sense in those stronger areas.We’re planning to mix both strategies: hold a few rentals and do some flips to boost cash flow.If you don’t mind sharing, I’d love to hear which neighborhoods you think are better for flips vs. rentals. 

Rule of thumb: if it doesn’t boost cash flow, resiliency, or velocity—skip it.

This might also influence some investors to diversify tenant types or consider mixed portfolios.

SFH's settlement periods are often influenced by financing whereas commercial transactions may have lengthier diligence periods and other factors that influence settlement periods. 

Smart layouts, durable finishes, and curb appeal often boost both sell-through speed and final pricing.It also helps to leave a bit of flexibility in the budget for small, high-impact upgrades based on early feedback.

Especially when OMs tighten expenses to boost NOI and justify price?