I've noticed that the margins for both cash flow and rehab projects are indeed razor-thin, with Cash on Cash Returns often falling below 5 percent and ROI not being particularly attractive either.Given the challenges in the DC market, I'm open to exploring investment opportunities in other areas.

Quote from @Mark F.: All the free rental software, like the one I use, hold the money for 4 to 5 days like you said.

If you decided you needed to tap into all the appreciation later, you could take out a HELOC or cash-out-refinance (if rates fall again).

The population of Detroit has been decreasing like someone falling off a cliff  for over 20 years. 

I own a duplex in Los Angeles County. My tenant lives in the unit above me and has been there since before I purchased the property (She is also a section 8 recipient). A few weeks ago, her washer and dryer hose burst...

I have another under contract but unfortunately it looks like it’s going to fall apart due to a difficult seller.

If all else fall, I’ll just keep it myself and foreclosed on it when the time arrives

Mcallen has been named top three safest cities in the US. https://smartasset.com/data-studies/safest-cities-in-america...Edinburg which is also located out here has a university that just adopted a football program that starts in Fall 2025.

If interest rates fall below your locked-in level and rental rates continue to climb, what is the timeframe to break even?

According to our lease agreement, pest control responsibilities fall on the tenant.