How about the increased home insurance cost for a landlord policy?

Increase your earnings, reduce expenses, save up, and invest.

Can not go wrong with a rental in Ashburn since the rents have increased so much. 

And while I agree that debt is often the cheapest form of capital, if you are looking at a project that involves some form of value-add business plan, you can always refi either when rates come down or you have increased the yield on the asset to exceed your interest rate.But like Stuart noted, for many groups, even the most seasoned syndicators, raising call cash for their deals is effectively impossible.  

This has actually increased our bookings. 

While I’m open to both turn-key and fixer-upper properties, my preference leans slightly toward value-add opportunities where I can improve the property and increase equity or cash flow.That said, I’m also happy to consider turn-key options that provide immediate cash flow if they fit within my investment strategy.

You increase the likelihood that you continue to receive that $8,500 each month. 

Expand your network, educate potential investors, and leverage social media to increase your reach and influence.

got out of flipping to new construction in our market in columbus ohio. licensed general contractor. when interest rates got high single family existing went down by 30% new builds sold at a 6% increase that year which demonstrated the desire and premium that new construction commands. never looking back. total control, rinse and repeat. we can get permits in 28 days. we can buy land cash in 21 days. we can build in 120 days to 140 days and keep moving. super scalable and easy and no risk. we build the same 2-3 Floorplans 

It's kind of disconcerting when I can only raise rents by 5% but insurance is increasing by 10% to 15% per year.