There was an article published in Sept 2024 that showed the average consumer would save over $10,000 by working with a broker vs a direct lender over the life of their loan.

We've averaged around 7% for mortgage rates for the past two years now…I think if we can see a settling somewhere in the 6% range, if not sub 6%, we will see nice consumer confidence not only for home values, but rent values as well.

For a few thousand dollars in rent, it is worth the call.If you don't get satisfaction there, credit card companies are regulated via The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

What does one do with the profits from the real estate business every year to defer the taxes for ever?

I won’t try to tell you what to do other than if there’s certain properties that just consume way more energy you might consider 1031ing them into slightly larger properties where you could get better economies of scale for your time and expenses.

@Jeffrey Mair I would keep your rentals forever, especially that they are cash flowing. 

It was a small $$$ project but time consuming because that was something I DIY'd while living in the property. 

It's 40+ minutes from either one to JC and people who stay out at the lake are a different group than would stay in JC for events there. 

This is getting very tedious and time consuming.

But consumers sued them all too many times and for too much money.