Yes, I have seen some rental RATES go down, from insanity levels that were not realistic or sustainable too a realistic point, but keep in mind these levels are still double digit increases vs 24/36 months ago.

You don’t get double digit returns with CD type risk.  

Many things that people thinking are wrong is there's unintended consequences for Fed action, for example, making interest rate higher than S&P earning yield is basically forcing company to do consolidation and industry and aka layoff of people with higher salary, it really doesn't matter if unemployment is reduced if 1 mil job is opened to flip burger by cutting 600k six digit high paying salary. 

We are starting to creep into the double digit appreciation in Kitchener, this month was 9.9% up from last. 

I have asked for bank records but the borrower can black out all but the last 4 digits.

They will usually give you 80% - balance of your other mortgage - closing costs 4-8k including prepaid taxes.You can always try creative financing like driving for dollars or cold calling to connect directly with motivated sellers who own their properties free and clear, or have a mortgage they want to walk away from, and you can buy on selling financing (you pay this person like you would pay a bank) or subject to their existing mortgage, there are lots of books about this, but my favorite personality is pace Morby who has a great YouTube channel and now also an a&e show triple digit flip

The lighter tone will make the space look larger too.I use Miller Paint "Pale Quartz"  I don't think they do business outside of the Pacific Northwest, but you can look up the color for reference here:https://www.millerpaint.com/digital-fandeck/Good luck!

I see investing digitally as a major part of the future of real estate syndication.

If you are in a vacation destination, I would do AirBnB and VRBO and link the calendars, while at the same time building your online social media presence to help advertise it and get direct bookings.If you are not in a vacation destination, I would go with offering a furnished rental.Mike

While Redfin is a sizable company, I question there market presence as in my market they are also a nothing-burger.