Quote from @Peaches Jones: You've asked this same question in multiple places.

This trend of rising rents is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

Hello BiggerPockets,After reading numerous books from the BiggerPockets library and spending more time on Loopnet than I would like to admit, it is time for me to put some of this knowledge into action. 

This can yield high returns but comes with more complexity, like managing operations, employees, and industry-specific risks.

Hello, everyone.I've spent the better part of the last year reading countless books and articles on personal finance and investment real estate.

Is this true?

This creates two loan payments ($100,000 of equity and $300,000 on the new mortgage).Key NumbersHome Equity Loan Interest Rate: 6%Mortgage Interest Rate: 7%Rental Income: $3,000 per monthExpenses (management, taxes, insurance, maintenance): $800 per monthIncome and ExpensesMonthly Rental Income: $3,000Monthly Expenses: $800Monthly Mortgage Payment: $2,000ExplanationThe investor earns $3,000 in rent each month.They pay $2,000 on the investment property mortgage and $800 on other expenses.This leaves $200 profit each month or $2,400 per year.However, you have to pay $6,000 interest on the equity borrowed.This leaves you with an annual loss of $3,600.This example shows that while the rental property generates positive monthly income, the interest cost of borrowing the initial $100,000 results in an overall annual loss.

Love my 2% interest rate!

According to BiggerPockets, Raleigh-Durham is a fantastic place to invest, especially for those interested in the growing STEM fields.

Is there any way around this?