Rents are rapidly rising in most major markets.

Paint will end up smelling that bad if not kept in a place where the temperature is not within a certain range. 

I've run into investors who don't mind because they plan to put more down and just want a safe place to park cash especially while inflation appears to continue to be on the rise.

It will be my primary residence over the long term, but seeing rising housing prices at approximately 10% per year in the area im looking at, if I can rent it dropping loan amount owed and gain equity with the overall market it seems like that's the way to go.

They own enormous Nickerson Gardens in Los Angeles, as well as high rises in some of the less than glamorous neighborhoods in Chicago.Public housing is the order of the day for some people, and that's how they like it.

Home prices are rising at a record pace consequently, increasing the likelihood that a homeowner who bought their home years ago could see significant capital gains should they sell under the new proposal. 

I didn't know if anyone is taking in less of a cap rate now in order to see it rise later with inflation and how much less of a cap rate they'd be willing to take.

@Matthew BrillThanks for the input.Given the rate of interests are still low, I think now may be the best time to sell , once the interest rates rise I feel I may not be able to bank on appreciation much besides now may be the best time to benefit from married status tax advantage.

We've seen a huge rise in housing prices over the past year in the Triangle area.

And is the rise/run regular and up-to-code?