It may even be higher than 5% depending on the area. 

That higher interest will be a lower cost than the closing costs for the refinance so a net gain (depending on your new loan size). 

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Deciding whether to sell or keep renting really depends on your long-term goals.

Depends on your goals and the current market.

Success still depends on your effort, discipline, and ability to execute.

Hey @Logan Barwick, I personally like option 1, but this depends on what your strategy is to grow your real estate portfolio.

I do it manually (and keep in mind, it also depends on the state and location - VRBO does for some and not for others, Airbnb does for some and not for others) I know many folks happy with Avalara though. 

Depending on the amount owed I might pay it off after I’m under contract to do a property inspection and ask for the money back at closing.

All depending on perspective.I would take it with a big grain of salt, I think Opendoor is trying to drum up interest, given how many properties, they and other institutional buyers, are having on the market (e.g.