Doesn't seem like the FED has much control this time around considering the 10Y T bill (and 5Y) continues to march higher even with the FED fund rate dropping.

That said, I prefer to use a HELOC for short term investments like fix & flips because I only pay for what I use and I can continually keep recycling the money.

I've walked in on Squatters, High school kids, former tenants, some rather angry Racoons, Stray Dogs and even one unhappy Deer.Even though I always knock, shout out throughout the house that I am there and who I am, try to keep an open escape route and continue to call out as I go.

I do plan to start investing and in the meantime want to continue to learn from seasoned vets!

My advice probably isn't the one that will maximize your return, and it may not even be what I will follow as we continue to grow our portfolio, but here it is.My wife and I manage 5 units (4 we own, and 1 we arbitrage), and we allow anyone to give us 30 days notice to vacate at which point they can be let out without penalty.

Although its mainland presence is dwindling, the chain will continue to operate in the U.S.

Colorado Springs is a beautiful place to live and will continue to attract new residents from all over the country for decades to come! 

Also, solar companies typically continue to raise their fees in the contract each year it is owned.

Biggest take away is permitting timelines continue to increase!

If the continuing maintenance and repairs are more than you can afford and make the property cash-flow negative, I would sell and hope that the repairs I made and the appreciation would earn me some profit.