But no one has a crystal ball and can say when that change will occur.

Do you have a crystal ball?

You'll have to "swag" what you think the future interest rate will be to come up with a break even point.Btw, I think you may be correct re: higher interest rates in 5 years, but as usual...my crystal ball is murky. 

Hey Crystal, thanks for the information.

@Crystal Alleyne

Originally posted by @Crystal Smith:Originally posted by @Adah None:To get the ball rolling you typically need to sign a contract with seller. 

But no one has a crystal ball....

I believe Austin home prices will continue to climb, but no one has a crystal ball and just like in any market there are good investments in Austin and bad ones.

Originally posted by @Crystal Smith:Originally posted by @Natalie Schanne:What should we do with $500,000 cash borrowed at 3.5%?

Hello, a friend of mine has had some success with buying brand new renovated properties in the crystal lake and mchenry area that cash flow about 500-1000 dollars per month after all expenses paid.