So, what is happening today is not as important as what will happen in the foreseeable future.If rents are increasing faster than inflation (I use 5% per year as an average rate), then it may be worth holding the property, since your cash flow will increase as rents rise.However, in your post you stated, "Mortgage rates have kept increasing as well, that's why I put a range on negative cash flow."

High-end properties might require a white-glove approach with customized services, while more modest properties may prioritize affordability and efficient communication.

I'm not sure if they still have that in this current rate environment but they do exist. 

Considering a rate buydown on a DSCR loan?

By the time I was ready to jump back in and buy again rates had shot up as had prices.

Hi @Briley RoeNice to hear that you made the first step in investing.Looking at the deals, I would need more information, but per the data that you have, the Cap Rate is within a good acceptable amount.Cash on cash is low, but depending on the area that you are the appreciation will catch up.

This, in turn, allows for higher rental rates or quicker sales, directly impacting the ROI.I could remember when an investor purchased an old, three-story commercial building at  a bustling downtown area.

You used to easily be able to do this with 2 unit properties, but with prices and rates today it's hard to make this work anymore, unfortunately.

Consider this scenario:- You buy a $400,000 duplex with 5% down ($20,000) at a 6.5% interest rate.- Your monthly mortgage payment (PITI) is about $2,800.- You rent out the other unit for $1,800 and maybe a spare bedroom for $500.- Total rental income: $2,300.- You’re still responsible for a $500 gap each month.Add in maintenance, unexpected expenses, and vacancies, and your costs can climb even higher.

Let's break it down with precision:The "Pain" (At First Glance):Your $2.8M sale splits out as:Building (§1250): $2.3MPersonal Property (§1245): $500KOriginal Basis Allocation:Building: $1.6M (depreciated over 27.5 years)Personal Property: $400K (fully depreciated)Building Depreciation:Annual: $1.6M ÷ 27.5 = $58,182Total over 10 years: $581,820Gain Breakdown:Building (§1250):Sale Price: $2,300,000Original Basis: $1,600,000Less Depreciation: ($581,820)Adjusted Basis: $1,018,180Total Gain: $1,281,820Unrecaptured §1250: $581,820 (25% max rate)Capital Gain: $700,000 (20% max rate)Personal Property (§1245):Sale Price: $500,000Adjusted Basis: $0Ordinary Income: $500,000The Strategic Play:Remember those suspended passive losses you couldn't use?