Also FED has little to no control over 10yr, which is just the projected 10 year real GDP (2.5-2.75% today) plus the projected 10 yr inflation rate (2-2.5%) currently, and of course Cap Rates are typically 150-175 bips above that with a 9-12 month lag.Many smart economists like Dr Steve Hanke and John Greenwood at Johns Hopkins take the opposite position that 10 yr is going down big time soon, due to M2 money supply contraction of 3.5% over last 2 years, M2 has only contracted 4 times since 1913, and every time there has been a proportional recession. 

You're being smart!

I want to put in place some incentives for new tenants and want to know if anyone on BiggerPockets has done something similar.Here are a few ideas I have had:First Month Free: Sign a 13-month lease and get your first month freePets: No pet fee for the first 6 months, year, etcRent Discounts: Offer a discounted rent for the first month or two fortenants who sign a pre-lease agreement before a certain date.Waived Fees: Waive application fees, administrative fees, or securitydeposit for tenants who pre-lease.Free Utilities: Offer to cover utilities such as water, electricity,or internet for a certain period for tenants who sign a pre-lease.Upgrade Packages: Provide upgrades or amenities such as free parking,access to a fitness center, or a smart home package for those whopre-lease.Gift Cards or Vouchers: Offer gift cards or vouchers to localbusinesses such as restaurants, cafes, or grocery stores as a signingbonus.Flexible Lease Terms: Offer flexible lease terms, such as shorterlease lengths or the option to renew at the same rate, to incentivizetenants to pre-lease.Refer-a-Friend Program: Encourage current tenants to refer friends orfamily by offering them a reward if their referral signs a pre-leaseagreement.Early Move-In: Allow tenants who pre-lease to move in a few days earlyat no additional cost.Guaranteed Parking: If parking is limited, offer guaranteed parkingspots for tenants who sign a pre-lease agreement.

It takes less than 30 seconds to take the arm off and the glass/junk filter out of the dishwasher.

Just look at smart corporations; when it makes sense, they issue debt, and when it doesn't they buy it back.

I looked at a house today that would easily be subdivided into a 2/3 bedroom home and a 1 bedroom apartment. But we could not personally afford the mortgage on this place without a renter. Do I keep investigating or s...

You can type solar in the magnifying glass in the top corner and find enough threads to waste a day or two on. 

I've upgraded to smart lock (pin code with key back up) for my LTR.

His success come from his investors success... the people that work for OCF thrive off of his energy and he has tons of it... oh to be young and passionate... and smart.

She's smart, experienced, kind, and she's licensed to practice in both SC and GA!