While it's speculative, if you're comfortable with a 35%-40% down payment, refinance and pull most of your equity out if rates come down in the following years—a strategy implemented time and again by experienced investors.

Hi Ayyoub Research is the key, Conduct thorough market research to understand why the competing property is listed at a lower rent, Consider any improvements or upgrades that could enhance the appeal of your property to potential tenants, If you're unable to match the lower rental rate of the competing property, consider other incentives to attract tenants, such as offering a shorter lease term, including utilities in the rent, or providing additional amenities.Hope it helps.

Networking with other investors can provide valuable insights and opportunities.

My inclination was to sign up to get the systems in place so I can easily grow into them, but it didn't seem to provide enough benefit to justify the associated costs. 

It forces agents to be transparent about what they are providing for their X%.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Drop me a line anytime and I am happy to brainstorm possibilities, as well as provide you with revenue/occupancy potential for the various communities and home types.

All any of the respondents on this forum can do is make some very big assumptions based on the limited information you provided.  

I personally made the mistake of working with friends who provided contracting services for me and continually dismissed and ultimately gave them enough leash to hang myself on.

If you're interested, I would gladly provide information about the Kansas City market and the current inventory available.