If there is even a discussion about the probability of interest rates falling, prices will rise in anticipation of a decrease.

Summary of my thoughts:  - unlike the past few (or more) years, the Triangle (and the US) has returned to a seasonal market that is slower at this time of year - overall market is against OPEN - higher rates mean lower affordability; sales velocity has decreased considerably  - carrying costs and cost of capital for OPEN will be higher going forward - window dressing - the company may be motivated to get inventory off the books before year end (so put in lowball offers now and close by YE) - Their $830M Market Cap is problematic for raising new capital - who's left?

I'm too lazy to google now, but a few years ago the Dallas Morning News reported a high level analysis that during the last market downturn SFR prices in DFW decreased about 20% while rents decreased 5% on average.

Keep in mind you're also gaining leveraged exposure to price increases (and decreases) - so this greatly magnifies your returns (or your losses) when prices move..

I have a couple of STR's in Scottsdale & occupancy has decreased the last 2 years with all the competition. 

That decreases long-term bond portfolios by ANOTHER 20%, putting pressure on even the very best banks' balance sheets. 

The reason house hacking is so great is it takes your largest expense (living expenses) and decreases that significantly.

I can't imagine much energy being generated with our low sunlight in the winter and when the panels are covered in snow :)I have talked to a couple of people who have systems installed on their house and they seem to believe it is a 7 year pay back but I think they are just selling themselves on their decision.From an investment standpoint this could lead to cost savings but it will lead to additional capital needed so I expect this to decrease overall ROI on a property.  

LR's demand SS# for the purpose of credit and criminal backgrounds checks are creating an unnecessary workload for themselves, inadequate security of private data for the LE, added cost to the LE, and an unnecessary barrier to entry.The market is willing to address such inequities between LR, LE's and I applaud such efforts.Trulia, Zillow, Redfin, Bigger Pockets, and so many other services have changed the real estate industry forever.It is my sincere desire that COZY, TransUnion MySmartmove, and any other service poised to change the archaic and insecure practice of LR's nakedly demanding from LS's their SS#, deprecate and make obsolete this practice.Thank you COZY, and thank you TranUnion MySmartmove for reversing this insecure, intrusive and archaic practice.

-Insurance costs will decrease when transitioning from homeowners to landlord insurance.