•If CPI remains high (3.4% or above): Mortgage rates are likely to stay at current levels or even increase slightly as the Fed remains restrictive.

Regards, R.

We remedied the situaiton by installing 1 mini-split on the lower level.At another ranch house with boiler heat, which the previous owner had updated with a newer high efficiency unit shortly before our purchase, we added central air with the entire unit and all the ductwork in the attic. 

Best bet would be a “partnership” with a monied individual looking for a high risk/high return passive investment with you providing the “active” part.  

It would be our second up down house hack, however, with interest rates in the high 6's, it would probably not cash flow after moving out.

There's countless high DOM every time I'm running comps.

Best option: don't invest in areas with high crime.Security cameras, motion-detecting lights, and plenty of signs that it's protected by a security system.

So, your focus may need to pivot from high rental cash flow to little to no cash flow as a rental with an appreciation upside.I would recommend taking your $150K to $200K and securing a solid equity position in something that will cover its expenses and maybe provide a small cash flow, but then is poised to appreciate nicely over the course of the next several years. 

Regarding buy downs, rate benefits vary by loan term.

This home has been highly operational with high rates of occupancy, bringing in anywhere from $500-$1500 a month in overage beyond our monthly expenses.