Article: A diamond in the rough: with a well-executed value play, a smart buyer can transform an underachieving property into a lucrative gem.(Independent Rental Owner)

A poorly performing rental property often appears to be a hopeless cause. But one owner's decision to sell can be a boon to an independent rental owner (IRO) who has learned the secrets of a successful value play. When property is performing poorly, causing the seller to divest the property at a deep discount relative to the current market price for similar properties, a buyer may execute a value play. In those cases, the buyer usually must foot the bill for extensive renovations to bring the property back to market conditions. These renovations can bum hundreds of thousands of dollars and often take many months to complete. They almost always require eviction of 15 ...

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