With interest rates on the rise, how has it impacted your ability to sell properties in Texas?

I live in Northern California and my goal is to flip houses out of California and roll that income into rentals for equity growth.

And, importantly, fear around my ability to confidently show the Seller that the deal I am proposing is one that CAN help solve their challenge or problem (once I find out what that is!). 

With cash value life insurance whatever is left after paying salesperson's commissions is earning a nominal return, you don't have the ability to invest these funds (unless you take a loan from the policy, think of this, you have to borrow your own money and pay interest to the insurance company on the loan!

Tourism has increased 44% in the past 5 years meaning it is a booming area and still has room for a ton of growth considering it was just established in 1981.  

Lenders will want to see your ability to manage the mortgage and any other expenses related to the rental.3.

So much growth going on everywhere there.

So your 5-plex will help you with your ability to get into commercial real estate.

What assumptions are they using for future rent growth? 

It can be less risky over time, and you benefit from cash flow, tax advantages, and equity growth.