Rene - I'd like to ask a syndicator how have they navigated a high interest rate environment the last two years?

Real estate investment is always a matter of perspective and strategy, and the current market environment is no exception.

Despite higher interest rate environment, there's reasonable probability inflation will still continue - thus increase hard asset valuation.

Sellers continue to drive the Valdosta market even during this higher rate environment.

Fireworks lit up the Strip from nine hotels, with over 400,000 attendees celebrating peacefully.

Lake Berkley or Terra Verde come to mind, they are peaceful yet still fairly close to the parks.

To all those stress I had to go through during this process the only consoling factor is the judgment amount I got through the Justice of the Peace Court.

Based on your post, it's probably best for you to simply not invest in Cook County for your own peace of mind.Sure, any tenant could stop paying rent and that risk is never zero.

Unfortunately most CPA's have not lived through more realistic income tax bracket environments such as the 50s 60’s 70s and 80s……so what I’m saying here is not something that most investors, business-owners, high net worth families, or REI investors are thinking about.

Here’s my two cents:Paying off the condo might make sense if your main goal is to reduce risk and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with no mortgage.