Do you know of an alternative or a way to lock down your properties from changes?

Do you know any agents that work in those areas?  

Do your tenants have access to thermostat?

. - Two single family homes in a community reinvestment act, therefore only require 3% down, get 1% of rate, and receive $6,000 towards closing costs.In order to receive these extremely low down payments, i would have to technically live in the residence for a few months as they do not offer these for investment properties. 

You’ll be amazed how much you can learn by “doing”!

As long as you own the property there shouldn't be any impact tax-wise.If you need further guidance after reading the post I would recommend doing a short consult with a real estate "savvy" accountant.

Don't do it.

Forest/Wood/Creek views still do okay.

All a landlord has to do is buy, hold, do the minimum the city requires to upkeep the property, and let time pass.

Most buyers do not have this large of a down payment and thus this is why my market is slowing.To make housing affordable again, one of several things needs to happen.