Lenders frequently sign for loans in high interest rate periods like this one and console themselves that they can refinance the loan at a later date when rates are lower.

Compound $30K of deferred tax over 30 years at 10% and tell me how much I left on the table!!!

. 📈 people want to take their chips off the table.

Honestly, RE investing wasn't something I was looking to get into within the next decade, but due to circumstances that possibility is on the table with this property.I'm not thrilled about the idea of being a landlord, especially a long distance one...but I'm not 100% against it. 

My wife and kids would keep that off the table for my main residence, that's for sure!

@David Dachtera While I do agree with you, right now we're not in a position to leave sweat equity on the table.  

These are the people for whom 1 missing paycheck (for illness, emergency, etc) would mean not putting food on the table. 

Property managers brings a skill set to the table that you would not have time to deal with.

We each bring something to the table and we're closing on our first two deals in Troy, NY this month.Keep talking to people and keep learning but don't be afraid to get started and take action.  

I have gone to the closing table with no insurance and one call I have insurance to close.