One of the side effects of this strategy can be lower cash flow.  

My experience was positive; I am sure that the agent made all the difference, regardless of how she came recommended.Of potential interest: A couple of the offers - “insultingly” below my asking price - were from some LPs/LLCs, one of which was definitely a REI arm of a large private equity firm.

Your interest rate should already be low.

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I lived below my means and had no consumer debt again after we paid it off.

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If so - have them run some comps to see if the current rent is below, above or right on par with market rents.