Real Estate Rookie Is the 2026 Housing Market Finally Becoming “Unstuck”? (Rookie Reply)
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Mar 6, 2026 They discuss whether 2026 could be a prime time to buy rental property and how investors should tweak strategies. Practical tips for closing day, inspections, and avoiding costly surprises are covered. They explain finding accurate comps and estimating after-repair value when evaluating deals remotely. Advice on mortgage shopping and adapting underwriting in a shifting market rounds out the conversation.
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Contractor Missed Electrical Need Cost $800
- Ashley Kehr encountered an unexpected $800 electrical panel upgrade when installing a split HVAC unit because the contractor didn't flag insufficent amperage.
- The surprise reinforced her practice of keeping repair reserves and verifying contractor assumptions early.
Septic Backup Forced Policy Change
- Tony J. Robinson learned to always order a septic inspection after a short-term rental guest reported sewage backing up.
- That experience led him to require septic checks on any future property in areas where septic systems are common.
Use Inspector Priorities To Plan Repairs
- Do attend the home inspection walkthrough and ask the inspector to prioritize items into immediate, 1-year, 5-year categories.
- Use those priorities to estimate repair costs, CapEx, and negotiation points with the seller.