I have been reading lately about high interest rates, high prices, low inventory, too much competition, no cash flow, etc.

Are you falsely advertising and being predatory as you state “try and help you save their home” - how can you help them save their home, or you trying to get them to sell you the home at below market rate.

All I am saying is with any investment, do your homework and if something sounds too good to be true....If anyone wants to pm me with questions or for more insight into our area or the section 8 program (which these companies seem to be heavily advertising with) and some of the changes the program has seen locally in the last year, feel free to reach out. 

. $45k from several unexpected large repairs (water leaks, roof collapse, siding rot, plumbing main line, etc.)These issues are also causing me to rethink the assumptions in my model, increasing my vacancy rate from 8% to 12%, repairs from 5% to 20%, and capex from 5% to 20%.

Left on Loan: $175K (Maturity 2/14/52: 3.55% Interest Rate) with monthly payments $835ARV: $275kList Price: $271KRehab Needed: $15kLet me know if you need any other details. 

but, higher interest rates have made that much tougher. 

This can help give you an idea of what what type of rate you could get for your house.It's also a plus that your close to Randolph AFB too. 

The rate in my area for typical repairs is around $150/hr.  

Our current investments have been in San Diego and got lucky with appreciation and rental rates, but we realize that we need to explore out of California for an investment to make sense.  

Compare average rental rates to ensure the potential income will cover expenses and provide a good return on investment.