I agree there may be times to lower the rent, but in my cities, county and generally state I have found that to be rare   Other parts of the country have different economic, real estate and supply & demand situations.Ultimately it is the market, laws & condition that determine what rent is appropriate and what the community will accept. 

I'd recommend investing in the Midwest due to its steady economic growth and relatively low unemployment rates.

The market is likely to benefit from improving economic conditions, including rising household incomes and stable employment growth.4.

Texas will continue to be an economic juggernaut long into the future with the enormous base we're building.

It can also be a. sign of economic growth.As long as there's no clear negative factor, it probably won't change much or could even be positive.

That's economics 101 my man.

Year 1 cash flow matters (don't buy a cash vacuum), but price appreciation and rent appreciation is how you get real economic security and build wealth.

A recent economic report by Tatiana Bailey stated that over 10,000 new residents flow into El Paso County every year which is constantly driving up demand in the area. 

But given today’s market with all its ups and downs—economic uncertainty, inflation, and rising interest rates—it's totally understandable to feel a bit cautious.

Long term deals that take 7 to 10 years plus you are more at risk for economic cycle shock and interest rate shocks to exit and the right time.