Year 0: ($2,000 - $1,700) x (1 + 2%)^0 / (1 + 5%)^0 ≈ $300 in today’s buying power.Year 5: ($2,000 - $1,700) x (1 + 2%)^5 / (1 + 5%)^5 ≈ $260 in today’s buying power.Year 10: ($2,000 - $1,700) x (1 + 2%)^10 / (1 + 5%)^10 ≈ $225 in today’s buying power.Year 15: ($2,000 - $1,700) x (1 + 2%)^15 / (1 + 5%)^15 ≈ $194 in today’s buying power.So, if you purchase property in a city where rent increases at a slower pace than inflation, the amount of goods and services you can buy will decrease over time due to inflation.Here is what I recommend:Purchase in a city that possesses the following characteristics.Significant and sustained population growth.Rapid and sustained appreciationBalance negative cash flow, interest rate buydown, and increased down payment to create an acceptable cash flow situation today.Refinance when rates fall to increase cash flow.

The math behind Real Estate is not that complicated, Revenue - expenses and debt service = cash flow. 

There is only a $3 difference increase to move to RentRedi, but the customer service is amazing.

Build savings through side hustles like flipping cars or offering handyman services.

@Suzy FarmanHere’s what’s worked for me:Leverage Airbnb/VRBO: Many insurance companies use these platforms via third-party services.

If you are open to non-traditional methods of financing, you could use a debt service loan to bypass that requirement.

If you were you promoting your services to our members, the site will auto-ban you, too.It appears that your ban has been lifted.

We know of a bunch of the servicers but curious of others have servicers they prefer.

The general rule of thumb when using debt is to ensure that whatever asset you buy with the debt should make more than the debt service.  

I love San Antonio, I am lucky enough to visit there when I was in the military service.