We always run a market analysis before making a purchase for ourselves or our investors.

I would hop that these interest rates are the highest that we will see in the next ten years but you never know where the market will go. 

They are either dealing  with a property they are having problems with or they want more than market vale. 

Are they off market or on MLS? 

I live in a very expensive market (Seattle, WA) and I am looking to invest out of State.

Explicitly tell them what you're paying for it so you can get the exact number.Also, we do a 25% property tax relief in SC under the ATI bill - so if you fill out that form, you will get a reduction for 5 years.Info below:ATI Real Property Tax ExemptionSouth Carolina law now allows a partial exemption from taxation of up to 25% of an “ATI fair market value” that is the result of anAssessable Transfer of Interest.

Market Fluctuations – What if appreciation stalls, or rates rise, impacting your refi strategy?

Keeping a 2.99% rate sounds great, but it may be costing you thousands of dollars if you are in the double digits with your other outstanding debts.

You would really want to do your own due diligence and probably fly to the market(s) you'd like to invest in.

The market appreciates 3% per year.Pay cash for one house and rent it for $1,500.