When (insert type of income-producing real estate here) becomes more popular, buyers are willing to pay more, which means cap rates go down.There are three primary forces at play here.  1) falling interest rates make debt cheaper and makes real estate more attractive.  2) rent growth gives buyers hope that the income stream they are purchasing will grow over time.  3) poor performance or perceived risk of other investment vehicles increase the desirability of income real estate, meaning a lower cost of equity capital for real estate buyers.Expanding on point #3, the worse other investment vehicles perform, the less investors demand from their real estate investments.  

Nobody can tell you if a new $425k primary is a good bet/idea or not. 

It had been poorly maintained and needed significant repairs when we acquired it.

Cash flow might be more slim than markets in different states, but it is a safe bet to assume you will be able to comfortably raise rents each year at a minimum of 5%. 

Ok BP Nation, who would've known it was so hard to get financing with poor credit and no savings...yes that's me and not afraid to admit it, I'm an open book who's honest and upfront. 

I'm not one to bet on it yet.

However if she insists on being on the deed, I wonder if giving her 7-8 thousand like a wholesaler and flipping it would be my best bet, or even giving her a 50/50 or 60/40 share of the (possible) 60K flip. 

Not all landlords will be affected by these current events (just the ones that poorly managed their properties).Everything is speculation right now because this is a different situation from 2008.What is your guy's predictions about the effects of the eviction ban ending?

I have been wrestling with ideas like purchasing books for new clients after closings (ie Rich Dad Poor Dad) and stuff like that.Sincerely,Your Biggest SupporterBe blessed!

@Ruth R.Posting on the door is poor business.