Given current cap rate expansion, and the interest rate environment, it would require a significant capital infusion to refinance now.  

Look at other rentals in the area and see not only how they are advertising or promoting online but also the inside and outside of the rental so you can create a similar environment to try to replicate the same results.

I've been thinking I want to work for real estate investors in whatever capacity if I can be trained and also learn at the same time, or work somewhere that would still allow me to have an income while I'm learning at the job within the real estate environment.... does this sound like a good idea? 

These are primarily found in cities with a metro population >1M.Pro-business environment: Many cities treat employers as adversaries through restrictive policies.

BAM is a conservative operator and understanding of our current economic environment. 

In todays environment some syndicators might be pushing out into more B- to C areas to find properties in overheated markets so the risk/reward ratio might not be as good as in the past.Not talking about Brian's deals just in generalities.  

Its still uncertain as to how well BAM will handle the current environment with higher interest rates and slowdown in rent growth. 

This is not normal in a rising interest rate environment. 

But if you can find an investment that pushes out beyond the next 2 or 3 years into a  “different” financial environment you might have a better risk reward return. 

Makes sense in this higher rate environment.