🧨 Landlord Pain = Investor Gain
Why rising costs are forcing landlords to fold.
The warning lights are flashing.
Lenders are demanding more insurance from landlords, defaults are creeping in, and Denver just watched a major office property go belly-up.
These aren’t random events—they’re early signs of a broader unraveling.
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Rates are falling, but sellers are sitting still.
That means deals will be rare—but when they come up, they’ll be desperate.
You don’t need to chase every lead—just the right one at the right moment.
Between insurance hikes, rate drops, and rising distress, the playbook is shifting fast.
You either spot the opportunity first—or overpay once everyone else catches on..
In this edition of the AltReports:
💰 Coverage Crisis
💸 Default Drama
💥 Meltdown Madness
📉 Finance Fiesta
🔒 Locked-In Lifestyles
Video of the Week: Landlords are Reporting Mass Vacancies in Florida
Chart of the Week: CRE Pricing Rollercoaster
Podcast of the Week: Rookie Investors: Stop Dreaming and Start Doing
Lenders Are Forcing Landlords to Swallow Higher Insurance Coverage
As distress levels creep higher, lenders are stepping up their game and forcing landlords to gulp down heftier insurance coverage.
Financial institutions are tightening their belts and demanding that accident-prone property owners cover their behinds with more robust insurance.
In a world where maintaining dry roofs is becoming a financial swamp, landlords are forced to make tough decisions.
RiNo’s North Industry Station in Denver Defaults, Shaking Up the Office Market
A major office complex in Denver’s trendy RiNo district just defaulted.
Investors are bailing, and the office market is wobbling hard.
Keep your eyes peeled—this is where distressed deals start brewing.
Could a Market Meltdown Trigger the Next Recession?
Markets are getting shaky, and a recession might not be far behind.
When that hits, financing dries up and sellers get desperate.
That’s prime time for finding deals—if you’re liquid and ready.
Tariff News Sends Mortgage Rates to the Lowest Level of 2025
Mortgage rates just dropped to 2025 lows thanks to tariff news.
Buyers suddenly have more wiggle room, and sellers may get a second wind.
If you’re working a flip or raising money, this could be your window.
Locked-In Homeowners Pay Off Their Below-4% Mortgages, Share Drops to 54%
Homeowners with sub-4% mortgages aren't budging—inventory is stuck.
Listings just hit their lowest point since 2020.
Fewer move-ins means more value when distressed properties do hit the market.