If you pick a great sponsor, you'll greatly decrease your risk of losing money and taking a step backwards in your REI journey.

I typically run the numbers for worst case scenario - if taxes skyrocket, rents decrease, HOA hits owners with an assessment, maintenance increases, etc. and if I can weather that kind of storm, then I'm good.

I would guess fuel increases and labor cost increases don't really allow them to cut much.When you look at the stock exchange and you see how much margin the builders have, it really aint all that much, even with the stock price decreases. 

Talk to your CPA to see if you should get one done.If performing a cost segregation study will decrease your tax burden in years 1-5, get it done.If performing a cost segregation study will not decrease your tax burden in years 15, do not get it done.

Was able to keep the same monthly payment with the decrease in interest rate and pulling out the 40k appreciation. 

Here is a quote from a recent study:"Regardless of race, meth and cocaine use by study participants decreased over the two-year study.

I do not see any decrease in interest on rentals in Oklahoma during that time of year. 

Could decrease long term expenses.

@Renate Brison, it's a worry for your investment-readiness if you feel the need to chase short-term savings of only $3-4 per $100, while the amount owed doesn't decrease at all.Of course, Banks love interest-only repayments!

Any tips to decrease on this cost, especially when using a property manager?