Prices a few years ago were based on expectations of (in addition to interest rates staying low): - Then current operating cost assumptions (like insurance cost expectations being flat)- A seeming disregard for record levels of new inventory / supply hitting the market- Extremely high inbound migration expectations which are likely to not be met, due to both natural disasters and the boomerang effect when people from California or the Northeast move to the American South and hate every minute of the humidity, the large and relentless swarm of insects, and the occasional hurricane. 

We were surprised that Kiavi never thought to call the vendor of their software, or a database technician, to fix this.We provided the requested copy of our LLC articles of organization.

Anything beyond that makes me wonder if he might stay too involved.

Hi Makani, I believe that staying positive is great cash flow in itself. 

After talking with an operator I felt he was a good choice for a tenant and he mad a great offer above market for the apartment so we agreed.In the past I would usually rent my own units and to stay competitive I would keep an eye on the rentals in the area and try to be one step above if I could....This time that was a little tougher as the neighborhood hasn't gotten very trendy. 

However, if you choose to stay there for a bit and sell you'll get the first $500K of profit tax-free if you've lived in it for at least 2 out of the 5 years prior to sale.

Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.”

They hired an attorney who was skilled at assisting them stay as long as possible. 

I adjust pricing based on demand, like raising rates during peak season or local events, and lowering them in slower months to stay competitive.

One way would be to get the real estate under contract, then bring an experienced partner in who also has access to capital, and stay in the deal as a minority equity partner.