I found a lender that has been great, she answers any and all questions and concerns, the application process was quick and easy.

If a tenant tears up a kitchen when leaving or you need a new roof, there goes 4-5 months rent. 

I want to get out of the rat race and the last few days of listening to my coworkers just stress about trying to get promoted for more money or worry about if they go home on leave will they have enough money and so on.

As far as the showings are concerned, stop asking and start telling. 

I am currently renting out a property to an unmarried couple and I just recently found out they broke up and he decided to leave the property and cancel the services he was paying for.

If someone is wanting to partner with me on a real estate deal but he is looking for properties to add value and have appreciation to potentially sell and I am less concerned with the value as long as it cash flows positively, is there a way we an align our goals to work together? 

Other concerns - I know many people don't want to be investors in houses in flood zones b/c insurance expense is so high for the investor (while it's much more affordable for a owner occupied property) - is it similar for a sinkhole? 

But I'm more concerned about how the housing prices are inversely related to the interest rate ie.

Here are the rough numbers on one of the houses, both are similar:Total investment (acquisition, remodel, carrying costs) - $200,000Current value (after netting out selling costs) - $270,000Potential Rent - $1,500/monthI can do a refi and get my $200K back out of the project, that leaves me with a mortgage payment of $1,400 including taxes and insurance (assuming 30 yrs. at 5.5%). 

Not sure but I guess I have to focus on one objective and go after it, but help the homeowner out too and get them the benefits of staying and the benefits of leave.