Mortgage interest rates have very little or no impact on cash transactions.Many buyers are flush with cash right now* (whether in the firm of rapidly increasing equity in real estate, or the recent sale of another piece of real estate), making them much less sensitive to interest rate increases (want the property to cash flow $500/mo at 5% interest?

You cannot get discouraged easily, and you can't be so sensitive that if a friend doesn't use you, you get your feelings hurt.

Tell me if I'm missing something, but with real estate being ultra rate-sensitive I don't see how the fed can stop this self-eating snake if they are looking to stop shelter inflation.

I've researched and understand there are creative ways such as seller financing or just saving more money, but this a bit time sensitive.  

Interesting to see that talking to a tax professional about sensitive and case by case topics has become bad advice.

@Austin Wood look at www.erentallock.com.The locks do not require wifi and you can still generate time-sensitive codes.For showings it seems like the best bet is to see if any property managers offer a la carte services and would do it.

Exit strategy, will do full rehab when it is time to sell to generate forced appreciation and take advantage of the LA/California market appreciation (sensitive topic)Thank you very much

Sounds like it may be time for -restraining orders (for whole family!)

But I also have a tenant who is 100% commission in an economically sensitive sectors so I know I need to look at the options for them and me.2. 

They are highly price sensitive, especially now that rates are being reduced for travelers.