May see some slight reductions but we are most likely not going from say 7% to 5.5% unless of a major economic crisis which would also cause home prices to get hit.

The lower your price, the worst guests you attract, both in reviewing you and in doing damage to your furnishings. 

Also, consider this copy & paste advice below:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

Knowing how fast or slow things are turning would not cause me to change how I manage my business.I'm more concerned about current market rents  All else equal, I know that by lowering my rents $50 or $100, I can lease up my units almost instantly. 

If we are purchasing properties when the market is a highly appreciated seller’s market, we need to realize we may be in DUMB DEBT and should be prepared for the risk of suffering the consequences if and when the economy turns for the worst and goes into a recession as this will likely cause values to drop.

I hope you or someone is at least keeping an eye on your properties for break ins, squatters, roof leaks, temperature control, frozen pipes (if in cold climate), if you have a basement and sump pump goes out leading to water damage etc.I just talked to two investors in California that have let their properties sit vacant (no mortgages so paying property taxes and insurance).

This slippery slope leads to practices that harm clients, damage reputations, and erode the foundation of trust that’s essential in the real estate investment industry.As brokers and lenders, we should celebrate the success of our clients.

They were here for three years, paid a day early, and did very little damage to my place.

One of the biggest challenges of investing in Rustbelt cities is knowing where to invest and properly understanding the cooresponding pros & cons.Here's copy & paste advice we share to help to address this challenge:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

I promise you it is cheap for a reason and will only cause problems.First of all, caulk in a bathtub will never last.