I can’t say I disagree with the analysis, just think (I’m sure this will sound incredibly stupid in the future) ultimately bonds and mortgages are likely to trade in a very narrow band the next few months, without a really nasty recession I find it hard to see them getting much below the 3.75% they hit Monday, I also think the Fed wants to keep the number below 4.25% because while I don’t think the economy is in a recession or anything it’s clear to me and I think the Fed as well l, that the economy probably can’t handle another year of rates above that, they will lower rates & possibly even taper qt to achieve that outcome.

Hey MattIt’s great that you’re practicing deal analysis and taking a conservative approach with a larger down payment.

The other is a service and sort of hospitality-oriented approach.

Demand for February/March move-ins should see a notable uptick sometime in January, but you'll for sure see your strongest rental demand in late spring/summer.Your most recent post mentioned that you were going to look for someone for a 6-month lease - I think this is a great way to approach it to minimize vacancy loss while biding your time until we get into the higher demand summer months.Getting creative with your lease term and credits/concessions could also be a good way to solve a few potential problems in one shot. 

I've been chasing houses and unable to close deals, so I'm trying to regroup and try another approach. 

Here’s how I’d approach it based on my experience and Cardone’s principles: 1.

There are other concerns with this approach, but 50% down on a ready to go $150k rental in a cheaper area?

For those of you actively working on fix-and-flip projects, particularly in dynamic markets like Houston, I’m curious about your approach to navigating today’s challenges.

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Am I approaching this the right way, or am I missing a better alternative?