For the market to be healthy I think that rates have to remain like this for at least a couple of years...Changes in rates affect the market so much making the industry too volatile.

Interest rates make it harder! 

We have less than 1% eviction rate and 99% of rents collected (on tenants we've placed). 

If it's a newer company,  and projected to grow, you might consider their projected discounted cash flows to evaluate the company.

Break even cash flow or positive cash flow (on todays rates)Willing to do value add and development project I would do a house hack in your local market where you live.

Then look at occupancy and nightly rate.

Has the borrow rate historically been lower than the dividend rate?

The difference between the two is an entire new loan or a second equity tap which will give you whats called a "blended rate" option.

For example, investing on the south shore may offer affordable property prices, but it may also come with high crime rates and a less stable environment.

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