It's counter intuitive however, we find this approach to be highly effective. 

HML have high holding costs.  

You can even make collateral withdrawals as you pay down your principal.But these are usually high interest, interest-only loans.

I like to provide the fix and flip opportunities to local investors, and the stabilized cash flowing rental units to both local and out of state investors who are looking to add this type of product to their portfolios, as there are several, high quality full-service property management companies in the area. 

If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

Or maybe rates stay high and he starts feeling the squeeze with his investors if/when he has to refi at 6% or sell at a price I would have paid today.Back to Bjorn's point, keep reviewing and underwriting deals.  

I am currently a senior in high school nearing graduation and have a growing passion for learning this industry.

I am wondering how people go about placing quality big name tenants like Starbucks for example.

While evaluating potential investment properties these past few weeks, I have realized that the average rent in Austin is comparatively lower and due to high interest rates and property tax, the outcome is mostly negative cash flow. 

(I also would like a loan that doesn’t require a high down payment).