In category after category, larger condos and higher price ranges are selling better than smaller condos and lower price ranges. 

One of the things I'm trying to figure out is if I'm better off getting a few lower cost properties or on higher priced property. 

Would you rather maintain a higher price for 4-8 weeks and look for a premium or would you rent it quicker with a lower price? 

I know that the west coast has lower cash flow with the higher prices, but seems like you are in a good spot if you can maintain that average.My state doesn't have state income taxes, what a blessing! 

I paid about $1500 in closing costs between title, appraisal, etc, but the original loan was wiped out in favor of a new lower rate. 

That would mark the third rate cut in a row, a full percentage point lower since they started cutting in September.

Are there any lenders who are lower than this, I've been brokering myself.

Suggesting to them buying their house for a wholesale range offer or lower dependent on the extent of the rehab, then having a contract in place that gives them a percentage of the profit to help get them back on their feet, paying off debts etc.

So in that a much lower rate of return is acceptable given the safety and certainty level of things. 

Lower the price2.