With the current economic conditions, how are shifts in interest rates and inflation affecting your investment strategy in the U.S. real estate market?

If you're goals are not putting up the 25% capital, focus your energy and priorities on what your goals and priorities are. 

It’s definitely wise to consider the broader economic context when deciding whether to refinance or sell.

The primary reason a lot of people move on to bigger deals (80 units plus), is that it's possible to own larger properties in markets that make economic sense but may be far from where you live. 80 Units seems to be the target so you can hire your own full-time property manager and maintenance person, versus relying on local property managers to manage smaller multi-family properties on your behalf.

You probably recoup the 5k in ARV, but Old North Milwaukee is an economically challenge neighborhood, so manage your expectations.Avoiding frequent turnover, tenants who don't pay, damage property or cause other issues is the name of the game to achive long term profitability.

You're not purposefully causing the sun to expend energy on the home.

The REI market in USVI is very unique as property values are being held down by economic pressures providing the opportunity for low buy in.Here's the link to the listing in case you are interested:  https://listings.coldwellbankervi.com/idx/details/listing/b3...

. #2 Research the various markets you're looking into (population / job / economic growth currently going on in those markets) and then make your selection. #3 Start working with an investor focused lender / realtor / property manager and get good at analyzing numbers. #4 Once you're comfortable with everything and you find a deal you like, pull the trigger.

Its common place and I just dont have the time to combat the bad reviews or expend the energy.

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