For example, in Phoenix (where I’m based), cap rates have compressed over the years, but strong rent growth and job migration have kept deals attractive.. compared to, say, San Diego, where the appreciation play is stronger than cash flow.

Hope all is well.

I would leave the tile and spend (way less) money on a *good* paint job with colors that would look good with that beige-y tile.

The deadline for appealing was February 14 and I was REAL busy with my regular day job amongst other things and never did get to it or attempt. 

With time hopefully the numbers will be even more in your favor with appreciation of the property and you will have cash flow to continue to invest, also it is building equity in your portfolio that you may want to tap for opportunities in the future.

Has been a great resource hope to catch you at a meeting.

I have been investing for years; stocks, options, bitcoin, real estate, and private lending and now I am getting out of all of it because my job is proving to have an infinitely higher return on time and it no longer makes financial sense to dump money into rentals. 

•If jobless claims rise (above 240,000): Higher unemployment could push the Fed to act sooner, improving the chances of lower rates in the second half of the year.How This Data Could Impact Real Estate InvestorsScenario 1: High Inflation and Low Jobless ClaimsA combination of sticky inflation and a strong job market would reinforce the Fed’s stance that rates need to remain elevated.

I hope not. 

Cheers and hope you all have a great weekend!