I also have two buy-and-hold rental properties and am passionate about exploring unique financing opportunities.Recently, I used a VA loan assumption to purchase an investment property at a 3.3% interest rate, which was instantly cash flow positive. 

Long story short.. they inflated rent projections, sliced corners on property management, and almost left him holding the bag when the actual numbers came in.Vetting a syndicate means getting cozy with the sponsor’s track record, verifying their underwriting approach, and understanding whether they’ve handled rough waters before.

Alimentation Couche-Tard, the parent company of Circle K, has made an unsolicited offer to acquire Seven & I Holdings, the owner of 7-Eleven.

You could see if they were interested in holding a second mortgage on the property for their equity, but you need to check this with the first lender beforehand.

If you plan on buying and holding in say a great pm company. 

I would imagine the hold back is lower.  

It’s about uncovering high-demand niches that hold up even during fluctuations in the broader market.What I’m describing aligns partly with absorption, but I’m looking for a tool that allows me to drill down into the components of that absorption rate—filtering by factors such as the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, home type, amenities, and more.Do you see merit in this approach?

Not thrilled that it appears to be going up, but glad to know that we aren't the only ones experiencing longer hold times.

Owning buy n hold is not as passive as some newbies think.  

Unless you go out and get clients, which is a job and a tough one, then don't waste your time and money like I did.I've since put it on hold