I agree that rates have naturally adjusted with the rise in the Fed rate, and it seems like the 10-14% range may become the new normal for a while.I’m curious—what’s your outlook on how this rate range will impact new investors entering the market?

It’s just the nature of the beast.

>There are MANY landlords with properties on the west coast and in the New England states, that deal with negative cashflow - but, depend on appreciation to make their rentals "profitable".I am very familiar with west coast markets and investors on the west coast market typically only have negative cash flow if they recently purchased or recently did a high LTV extract of value.  

I am assuming brrrr do similar but in reality, due to conservative nature of refi appraisals, I suspect they achieve less valuation if based on the refi appraisal.https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/12/16/home-flippin...

I plan on investing mainly for the hands-off nature of it.

Licensed with permits ~$3,250.HWT standard gas single family low efficiency without exhaust retrofit $900.Sand and stain hardwood floors, natural stain $3 per sf.Paint interior walls, ceiling trim and doors 3 tone paint scheme 2 coats $3.20 per sf (floor area cost includes paint)Click lock LVT flooring install overlay inclusive of prep and quarter round $4.50 per sf (materials and labor)Asphalt roof installation 3/1 - 800 sf bungalow with 2 layers of shingles - ~$7,900Standard porch cap replacement with 2 new precast concrete steps ~$2,500Used stove or refrigerator delivery and install $350New stove or refrigerator delivery and install $HD model specificUse this as a general guideline. 

My property is located in a C+/B- neighborhood has the following landmarks nearby: -1.5 miles from a major university with a popular D1 NCAA college basketball team-1.5 miles from a children's museum-1.5 miles from an art and nature museum-1.5 miles from a beautiful nature parkIt's the dead of winter, and I'm wondering who I can market and how I can best market my property to on Airbnb. 

I like Texas for the economic outlook and less natural disasters but I may be biased!

Since you’re leaning toward the “reconnect with nature” vibe, are you thinking of adding features like hiking trail maps, partnerships with local guides, or even some eco-friendly touches to the property?

I've got a few more properties with a similar plan in mind—refinance, extract the equity, and use that to build toward my bigger target.The goal for me this year isn't just to buy more doors, but to make a strategic leap into larger-scale projects.