I do my best to be the intermediate between the consumer and the seller, simply by bringing awareness to a buyer's potential.

But recent projections suggest that may not happen after all.While mortgage rates are still expected to decline some later this year, projections from Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Wells Fargo now show them stabilizing closer to 6.5% by the end of the year (see below):That means if you’re holding off on buying a home in hopes of much lower mortgage rates, you may be waiting a while.

I am in Tampa Florida so the investment market is huge here for both as well. 

Thanks in advance, look forward to being a part of the BiggerPockets community.

The septic needs to be covered, the roof needs to be replaced, aluminum wiring needs to be upgraded from 60amps to 200amps with romex according to code.

I would not be rushed into using it.

Hi Rebekah, I own in South Milwaukee as well.

Work at establishing in-person relationships that will serve you well over time, not just one-and-done.

We have owned a STR in Florida's panhandle, which has done very well for us for 10 years. 

You want cashflow, its going to be on high risk assets not low risk assets.