Mortgage rates are based on number of applications and demand.

This is obvious - there's only an advantage to be had in refinancing for any homeowner or landlord.I was going to wait a few more weeks personally, a move that I think is validated (accidentally from a market perspective and government action I certainly did not predict) by the Fed lowering rates.For now, I'll continue to be patient and get ready to refinance when demand settles down again.

As I see and understand it, it’s simple supply and demand.

Maybe a long shot, but I heard today that Amazon and some grocery stores are hiring to keep up with all the demands for delivered goods and groceries. 

The economists call this a demand-side shock caused by job and income loss...dampening demand.

The economists call this a demand-side shock caused by job and income loss...dampening demand.

Even demand for certain types of houses may have changed.If you pick a house that is different, the price isn't going to be the same. 

Allowing dogs puts my properties in high demand and allows me to charge more.

In no particular order I have listed some of the most popular markets for out of state investorsCincinnati, OhioDayton, OhioToledo, OhioYoungstown, OhioCincinnati, OhioMemphis, TennesseeSaint Louis, MissouriIndianapolis, IndianaDetroit, MichiganErie, PennsylvaniaLouisville, KentuckyMilwaukee, WisconsinJackson, MississippiEach of these markets is popular with turnkey investors because of the low barrier to entry, high rental demand & high rent to price ratio.

Now the gate is just an example but find things in that property specifically that would be a demand and you could use to raise rents :) Also excuse me if my numbers are a hair off.