(I know there's many different variables that come into play)Thanks all.  

Because the "premium" market rents were based entirely on the landlord supplied utilities and not the actual home or location, the property manager doesn't feel like it will be realistic to hit those kinds of rents again. 

Supply and demand coupled with entitlement is major factor in my market as well.

Supply of items customers were selling was also high (result: biz could be choosy with buys and turn items faster; also biz needed more cash on hand to make purchases).  

Demand has dropped, but the supply side has dropped tremendously.  

Supply of items customers were selling was also high (result: biz could be choosy with buys and turn items faster; also biz needed more cash on hand to make purchases).

My lender came back today with a rate of 4.75% for 5 years and then variable rate of prime plus 1.5% for the remaining 15 years with a 3% early payment penalty.

There are a good number of variables, and this is our first time going through this process.

I think at this point people are reduced to - I feel like Huston will have higher job growth with less supply or I think the movie industry is moving to Atlanta.

Again we contacted the management company who supplied a new bid, which included the fence separated out and a $1300 retaining wall.