I recognize there are other ways I could invest this cash (including another property) but I am being mindful of levering myself out too much in the current environment where job losses are more common in my industry (tech).

I thought I was a big fish in a little pond back home.

Despite higher interest rate environment, there's reasonable probability inflation will still continue - thus increase hard asset valuation.

I have not purchased property via their platform but I'd also note it's few and far between to try to find any deals that pencil in the current environment.  4-5 years ago one could find good cash flow with SFR properties.

The rental market is a dynamic environment, and one constant is change.

Real estate investment is always a matter of perspective and strategy, and the current market environment is no exception.

The people are friendly, the business environment is welcoming, and my real estate investments have provided me with financial freedom.

Knowing which subs go deer hunting , fishing , will or wont work weekends , which ones are tied up on longer jobs , etc .

Stayed the whole time in Manuel Antonio are except when we went out on adventures like fishing and ATVing.

Sellers continue to drive the Valdosta market even during this higher rate environment.