A few chapters in, I can't help but wonder—do the strategies outlined in the book still hold up in today’s higher interest rate environment?

Also zeroing in on what markets you want to work in is something you should probably think about doing.

I have owned 3 homes in the past that I lived in. I

I'm trying to narrow down some options and do a deeper dive on maybe 2 or 3 of the best potential markets to see which one makes sense to start in. I

Quote from @Robert Jones: @Kristi Kandel what market are you in? I

Understand what you are investing in....is it a secured loan, unsecured loan, membership interest in an entity that deploys capital like a feeder fund or direct membership interest in an entity that is the deed holder? 

The market I'm working in is totally locked up.

Check out Furnished Finder, Airbnb and VRBO (30+ day stays) to get a good idea of what else is out there in the area of El Paso you are looking in. I

A few others have me mentioned other rust belt cities reviving because of cheaper housing prices, rising rents, and new business moving in.  I

The way I countered this (still not as good as buying a note with idle cash but I have checkbook control) is the money paid out from a note fund I invested in is at Axos bank.