Angelica Cocha, an agent with EXP Realty in Hampton Bays, received more than 100 inquiries for a rental house several months ago, leading her to hold an open house, something she had never done.
Low inventory and high demand

Choose the right property. Not all properties are created equal when it comes to renting them out. You’ll want to choose a property that is in a good location and that is well-maintained. This will help ensure that your tenants are happy and that they stay for a long time.
Angelica Cocha, an agent with EXP Realty in Hampton Bays, received more than 100 inquiries for a rental house several months ago, leading her to hold an open house, something she had never done.
Low inventory and high demand
| Expenses | amount |
|---|---|
| purchase price | $500,000 |
| Land transfer tax | $6,475 |
| Legal fees | $1,695 |
| Down payment (20%) | $100,000 |
| Mortgage amount (amortized over 25 years) | $400,000 |
| Mortgage rate | 4.5% fixed |
| Total mortgage interest over 25 years | $264,168 |
| Property value appreciation (annual average) |



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