And contrary to common sense, history has shown that interest rate increases don't correspond with price decreases.

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Yet another issue is what has section 8 set for rent for the area and have they been decreasing it lately??

That leaves them wide open to suggest credit increases, interest rate decrease, opening a business line, etc.

Just another way to improve your NOI by decreasing your cost... but be ready for the upfront cost to convert it.

The loan to value decreases on properties 5 through 10 and you'll also need larger cash reserves for each property.Hope that helps some...

As you stair step more portfolio properties you can decrease your reliance on your job as a large source of income.

Prices seem to increase and quality decrease.

In our local 2002-2003 recession, we experienced rent decreases on a few properties of over 10%, one almost 20%.

I'm a new investor and trying to do my homework and decrease my learning curve.