The easiest way to understand why is to ask yourself how mortgage rates have been able to move down by more than 1.5% since late 2023 despite the fact that the Fed never cut rates during that time.The same principle works in reverse as well, as seen during the massive rate spike in early 2022 when mortgage rates moved 1.5% higher before the Fed ever hiked.How about an example from the last time the Fed actually cut rates in a non-emergency scenario?

I ask because it seems like you have two clear choices - Either finish the rehab and sell potentially at a loss, or hold the property while renting it out so you can hopefully benefit from gradual appreciation and using the rent to help make any principle paydowns on any loans you may have. 

Knowledge of real estate principles, real estate law, and real estate finance3.

Don't get me wrong here, we still want you to be 100% ethical with what you are doing, but once you fulfill your obligation, it's your right to move.3.

Reality is you need to have knowledge of real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance to be a successful real estate investor.   

My journey has been anything but conventional, and I’ve built a career that merges my entrepreneurial spirit with a strong work ethic. 

Try to always remember and apply the KISS principle (keep it simple). 

When doing your calculations - be sure to include principle, interest, property taxes (what your new ones will be - not what the current ones are - because after 1 year they reset to what you paid on the property), property insurance, and a maintenance reserve (we use $100/door/month on maintenance).  

Then think about if the property itself is a good candidate - this is the hospitality industry, principles of desirablity come into play.

Renting outside of the platform takes away some of your protections.From an ethical standpoint, I think it's theft.