Typically when you are investing in these markets you won't see much in appreciation, but the stability of these markets has been proven to cash flow well and hold their value when everything else seems incredibly volatile. 

Week after week the conversations got harder and more volatile with my PM which then flowed through to my partner. 

@Donggie Hong Volatility, measured by the ratio termed "Beta" is extremely higher in the equities markets compared to multifamily investing. 

Stocks/crypto is too volatile for me.

That's a lot of volatility, I think of rent prices as somewhat 'durable' and stable for the most part with mostly low to middle single digit changes over time.

They have been a key player for many types of investors including new investors trying to build equity, small businesses needing to upgrade to a larger facility without the financial burden of the capital gains tax, investors using real estate in their retirement planning as a way to generate a steady monthly income and many more.Stock market volatility and low investment returns have created a large demand for real estate investments to help investors diversify away from market risk and generate a steady stream of income from income-producing real estate properties.

just curious how to handle income with something so volatile.  

(risks:  inflation -- liquid cash may drop significantly in value, and commodity markets may prove volatile given overseas conflicts)4) Stay put, stay the course -- keep lower interest rate on mortgage, don't cash-out refi, slowly finish renovation, build capital for another purchase by doing wholesaling as a side-hustle, wait for the market to regain some semblance of sanity (risks: we miss out on higher property values, and lower interest rates -- and instead are faced with paying higher interest rates on with less-valuable dollars, and our options for taking out equity become a little more limited -- we are still 'borrowers' in a market where cash is king) We also happen to have a friend who would likely let us stay rent-free in their currently vacant home while they are away, through July of this year.What I'm looking for is input -- is there anything I'm missing? 

This will help mitigate your risk in future market volatility.

They do not need to be hedge fund managers when it comes to money but you want them to at least have the financial responsibility that they do not absolutely need the money as this will lead to a less volatile relationship.