Yeah, noticing the same trend lately. Insurance companies seem to be tightening up across the board, probably reacting to recent natural disasters and...

Yeah, that's exactly it. Automated systems are great for efficiency, but they're notoriously bad at context. I had a client recently whose mortgage go...

Good advice on wildlife-resistant landscaping. Another thing I've found helpful is putting in temporary fencing around young trees or shrubs—nothing f...

Definitely agree with this. I've noticed certain lenders also offer discounted mortgage insurance or even waive appraisal fees for first-time buyers. ...

Yeah, exactly my experience too. Looked into zoning for our place last year, but the math just didn't add up. Windows made a noticeable difference tho...

Couldn't agree more—having that cushion is crucial. I'd also suggest factoring in a little extra buffer when calculating your DSCR, lenders appreciate...

Haha, I had something similar happen once—found a cryptic note tucked behind kitchen cabinets during a refurb. Turned out to be an old shopping list f...