If it were just me living here, I wouldn't be as concerned, but I've got kids, and this isn't the environment I want for them. 

I have not paid a lot of attention to the idea of selling with an assumable loan as they do not seem as common as they used to be, or as desireable in a dropping interest rate environment either.

If you think that you still want to work but in a different environment where you have lesser stress (e.g. becoming a teacher and earning half of what you currently earn), then you may only need 5 properties above to reach your goal and remaining coming from your fully paid off properties.

A property that will generate cash flow may stall or deflate when it comes to appreciation, and it could be a coup in a low-interest environment to harvest that equity at a high point and utilize those funds to expand your portfolio. 

Well, I should say that being in the presence is not a big deal, but living 24/7 in that environment will be pretty unbearable for him)I am fully aware how someone with his belief system shouldn't have entered into the contract blindly.

It is my belief that Miami will soon grow to be much like NY but with a more tropical and a bit more relaxing environment, hence why people are investing into it now.

You credit will get hit if you pay things off to zero.I am being serious - take control of your environment, and make the universe bend...

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Hi everyone,This question is probably for the more financial modeling experienced people but any help would be greatly appreciated.I would like to figure out how to determine on a 5yr hold whether cashflow distributions  versus deleveraging the investment would lead to a greater IRR if I purchased a property in a high interest rate environment leading to a low interest rate environment.I'm in the process of putting together a pitch book for a distressed debt fund as I think we're at the peak of the current market and we are in for a world of hurt when the correction comes. 

You will learn several very important things doing rentals: how to manage your and others' time; how to kindly temper expectations; the "language" of a true prospect; and build real connections in a working environment.