In these cases, interest rates tend to surpass cap rates, compounded by rapid appreciation.

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Here is what is being considered:SCENARIO 1):1) Parents loan us money at X% rate.2) Loan terms would allow for early payment without penalty (we would get a conventional loan in 2-5 years to pay parents back). 

The combination of the market and the current interest rates are making us hesitant, but at the same time we are eager/excited to get ready, and feel we have the cash to do so...

In this higher rate climate it's basically a wash between investment vs. secondary.

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After calculating all of the properties, the average cap rate is around 5% and the COC ROI is always negative (I am putting down 25% for a DSCR loan).

Cash-flowing SFR's are tough to find in this interest rate environment without value-add rehab work or a large down payment.

My cap rates weren't near what was advertised.

It's been steadily growing in terms of population, rent rate and appreciation.