As for competition.  

If you go to the cash flow game, and find it too competitive, you can join the square dancers who meet there at the same time.

This allows us to close extremely quickly, which is an important competitive advantage.I don’t know how to read our own tax returns, and I’m certainly not going to read yours.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Small shop brokers that have access to multiple programs so that they aren't beholden to one or just a few loan programs will typically get the most competitive product for the borrower. 

With growing tourism and lower competition, it’s a great way to maximize cash flow.- Creative Financing: Partnering with other investors, seller financing, or using HELOCs can help scale your portfolio faster while preserving your capital.- Land Development: Got an eye for raw land?

Now some people may argue higher interest rates are good, as it drives out competition on new acquisitions.

There's lots of competition from everyone jumping in.

I feel as though my home is priced too high, however, my property manager insists the price is competitive.  

I don't trust them and it so much more reliable to take a few minutes and look at your real competition to set pricing.