These are small projects with quick turnarounds, geared towards operations that are within my capacity to manage, providing passive cash flows for investors who want to make a small entry into this region.

I mean it stands to reason it will not get worse, as these interest rate cycles tend to take a long time, and some places already advertising under 5 something rates.   

See fi you can find some like minded partners that you can stand to live with for a short period of timeWith regards to Chicago- Same advice as NYC but the price points are going to be significantly less than NYC.

If it's middle of nowhere stand to lose a ton of money long term.Sometimes buyers still buy the crap because it's only credit tenant in lower price range buying all cash for 1 million and they think I will live off the money and the estate with the kids can have the worthless property later.

Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should stand out for you.

Ive identified a few key cities that have lots of room to grow but just wanted to hear from an investors stand point about my market.  

My credit score stands at 780.

So we are gearing up to ask for the full 11K and to have the expert do the work instead of them.

As it stands the only real debt is the revolving debt of our credit card, which as I stated, is paid in full every month.

At least spread the fee out over the tenancy, standing behind your placement choice.