Hello @Chris Atkins,To achieve and maintain financial independence, only invest in cities that meet the following requirements.Significant and Sustained Population Growth: Rental rates follow the basic principle of supply and demand.

Also I've been lending on quite a few deals in the area you're talking about since the hurricane how have insurance rates been looking in that area for you?

Not sure why anyone would pay to learn how to snowball a mortgage ..  ????

I’ve been in real estate and mortgage for over 30 years, and if there’s one thing I know for sure—it’s that there’s always more to learn.

My parents had to stop paying the mortgage and I could feel the stress radiating through the home every time I visited.

House hacking is a financial no-brainer, it eliminates you single biggest monthly expense, so you can increase your savings rate.

What is the current interest rate on a private money loan approximately $300Kthanks 

It's mostly a joke.I think it did good - the influencer who opines regularly on cap rates, interest rates, the Fed, inflation, and is generally an economist, or even a bit of a philosopher, probably does alright! 

Are investors finding it easier or harder to refinance with current rates?

We've been able to rent properties pretty quickly, just as long as the rental rate is appropriate!