Of course want better close rate but when those numbers I would be ok with 

Yea they would keep that in place and you'd get a second position mortgage for the rest at, well, higher than todays rates.

With a low 4.75% rate but minimal cash flow ($50–$125/month), your equity could likely work harder elsewhere.

So my area has sub 6% cap rates.

You can't negotiate directly with a real estate agent about hourly rates because that's up to their brokerage.

I’m having trouble determining the correct monthly rental rate for my property.

Quote from @Joy Daniels: I manage short-term rentals in the Sarasota area, and I'm always looking for innovative ways to boost occupancy rates year-round.From your experience, what marketing strategies have had the biggest impact on keeping your properties booked?

Quote from @Dinesh Nair: I am a Canadian investor with a US corporate entity- we closed on our first property and now working to find financing through a lender… however rates keep changing all the time.. is there a site to track rates ? 

I'm constantly juggling the rates for my Airbnb listings based on what my competitors are charging. 

Rate is a function of price.