The longer the maturity rate of the bond, the higher the yield is to compensate an investor for the additional risk they are taking on with a longer dated bond.Stocks that pay divideneds....insurance companies have a lower yield than telecom stocks as a reflection that telecoms are higher risk than insurance companies.In the efficient market hypothesis, if markets are efficient then the yields should be reflective of the risk.

The real estate prices are relatively low, compared to the cities & more touristy areas, but the rental returns are good, with a low vacancy rate.

Part of it is due to a personal family issue, but part of it is due to the high prices and rates.

Currently looking to buy more but these rates don't make it easier!

Let me know if you'd like an intro.On the investment property piece, watch out for the investment property tax rates in SC if youre not already aware of them. 

Next PA has very strict requirements for interest rates which you cannot be in double digits.

Fannie/Freddie both allow up to 90% financing. https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/media/20786/displayHOWEVER, the  loan level pricing adjustments are HUGE on these loans: So, the rate and costs will be very high. 

I would prefer to pay the capital gains today as based on how we spend money as a country, that capital gains rate most likely is going to be heading up in the future not down.

Many are looking to retire or shift out of active management, especially as interest rates rise.From what I’ve read in Bloomberg, Austin's market in 2025 remains highly competitive but still has opportunities in older neighborhoods and suburban areas.

Occupancy rates are not 90%, it's seasonal, especially the mountains.