I dont think I can demand more rent and the odds of someone using it are lower.

Your monthly payment may end up being higher, even if you get a lower interest rate. 3.

I’ve also heard about the possibility of buying a new property with a lower down payment while keeping my first home as a rental. 

I too have noticed the lower mentions of Atlanta and I am thinking that as prices and rents have stagnated a little bit, everyone wants to look elsewhere.

I'm considering Nevada and Arizona which have much lower property tax rates and higher appreciation than the Midwest.

I would assume much, much lower than that.

The benefit to the seller is that they get 0% down deals with lower than average interest rates for commercial deals (Seller carrying 25-50% note at negotiated 0% interest) and have theoretically infinite returns with 0% down.

A pull for sustainable and community-focused living might lower the risk.Who is pushing for that- and why are they pushing for it?

Ways to finance it with lower interest rates?

These areas might provide higher returns due to lower initial property costs combined with tax savings.Rent Control Laws: Be mindful of local rent control or tenant protection laws, which could limit your ability to adjust rental rates or manage your property effectively.7.