Interest rates have some effect or influence, but there are a number of other factors (unemployment, economic outlook, population growth, household creation/consolidation, consumer confidence, tax codes, etc.) that are more powerful in determining housing prices.

Might consider getting a third party influence, a neighbor who knows the family and who might like you for a neighbor.

It seems to me a larger owner could influence the manager to direct tenants towards them and away from my property)*The property management company has a terrible website, and it begs the question how competent and reliable they may be*It is my understanding that I pay the management fee regardless of vacancy, however I'm not sure on that, perhaps someone who has had prior experience with these type of communities could tell me how they are normally structured.I apologize if I don't quite have the RE vocabulary down, but hopefully you folks can provide some advice and help me get my start in real estate!

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Whereas real estate you get in and influence the value of the investment directly by improvements and such, and you decide what direction the investment is going to take.They are both very interesting and I think a person's personality comes into play as to which vehicle they prefer, however in the "long run" they both done well for investors!

There are regulatory influences but they are not so far out side of the assets disposition options that they force fire sales.

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Unlike mortgage interest rates that are governed by specific factors, interest rates in private money are largely influenced by supply and demand as well as other unique factors.

It appears your credit needs a boost otherwise you should be looking at closer to mid 3's%.

If you can boost the rents over time to squeeze this puppy into the positive cashflow side, then this dog will hunt.What is the condition to the property, and why is the seller so eager to dump it, er sell it to you?