You can try and fight it but does not mean you will be successfulI would also be curious to see what your property insurance looks likeFor me this is just another example that home prices are gonna eventually have to soften as between taxes, insurance and Interest rates home affordability is very challenging

Phoenix has been a hot market for rentals recently, but consider how long-term trends, interest rates, or construction projects might impact demand.Here’s a quick story: A friend of mine bought a new-build in a suburban development a few years back.

Finally, what’s the rate of return for alternative investments? 

Our actual carriers used to be Secura, but they seem to be getting out of a lot of insurance lines or pricing so high as to have customers drop off, and we just moved policies in Nov. to Hanover Insurance. 

With rates coming down should help some sellers off load over priced properties and will help buyers get aggressive with good class A and B locations.

So, let’s kick off this last chapter by learning how to squeeze every last drop of potential out of every property.Adding Additional Units.

Highlighting features like “walking distance to top-rated schools” helped me attract renters even during slower months.Negotiate SmartlyWhile sticking to your legal rights is important, a pragmatic approach could save time and hassle.

The spread between what they're paying and what the market rate indicates is not that much.

With that comes different exposures and risks that they need to properly rate for.

 @Jessica Frisk I would not be keen on the 15-yr fixed rate mortgage if that makes you cash flow negative.