Now that we have a statewide rent stabilization (control) bill in Washington that went into effect immediately upon signature (May 7, 2025), love to hear your predictions on investment property values.

You get a lump sum, a fixed rate, and a predictable payment.

I make continuous and small changes to the interest rates, ARV, LTV, and predicted expenses to hold rental properties or budget for a flip.

ARV typically comes back to bite the buyer when they go to refinance the property after renovations and learn that the actual appraisal fell short of the ARV they originally predicted.  

Here’s a quick breakdown of how it’s being used:For investors and brokers, AI tools are helping analyze market trends, predict property values, and even find undervalued assets.

That predictability is a plus for long-term cash flow planning.Infill Construction Opportunities: Submarkets like Northeast Columbia and Lexington are issuing more permits for small-scale residential construction — ideal for investors targeting build-to-rent strategies.Student + Government Rental Demand: With the University of South Carolina and a concentration of government jobs, Columbia offers a base of steady tenants in neighborhoods like Rosewood, Shandon, and Forest Acres.Landlord-Friendly Environment: Compared to more regulated cities, Columbia’s policies are still relatively favorable to landlords — especially those operating long-term rentals.💡 Investor Takeaway: Columbia may not be a “flashy” market, but it offers what savvy investors often value most: steady cash flow, growth potential in emerging pockets, and manageable entry costs.Anyone here currently investing in Columbia or considering it?

So for me, when the Casino has the "open bar" and people are playing drunk, loose, and very predictable making easy $ on the scalp, I scalp. 

The airport workforce seems like a solid tenant base — stable jobs, high turnover, predictable demand.Anyone here have experience doing crashpads in NJ?

Markets like Cleveland, Indianapolis, Birmingham, and parts of Florida or Georgia offer strong cash flow, stable tenant bases, and more predictable rehab timelines, especially through turnkey providers who handle the whole sales process and management for you.Turnkey may not be for everyone, but for new investors, especially those working remotely or looking to grow without juggling multiple rehabs.

Have had more calls in the last 7 days than I have had the 2.5 months prior combined.Timing is very hard to predict, but I am curious on the view today 4 months out to early March.