What is the downside to purchasing a multi unit (28 units) building (currently approx 90+% rented), if rates rise, and the economy slows? I heard on podcast 3 that the guest lost millions in the 2008 downturn. I am g...
Are rents tied to wages? inflation? I know it can vary, but is there any set number? If you live in a decent area, can you depend on pegging rents to inflation?
My gut feeling tells me interest rates are going to rise here in DFW here shortly. What key indicators do you look for, or what business websites do you monitor to figure out when interest rates may rise?
Hi All,I would like to hear from some investors about how you underwrite/forecast the exit on apartment deals within a rising interest rate environment. Specifically speaking about value add/micro reposition deals. Un...
I am curious to know how those with multi-family/apartment investing experience factor rising interest rates into their exit strategies. Since most commercial financing is short term (compared to residential) a sale o...
After the Trump victory, the bond market is really bad. This triggers a higher mortgage rate. The current 30 yr fixed is close to 4%. Does that mean the housing market will cool off more? What are your thoughts?
Disclaimer : I know no one can predict the future and this is mostly a discussion thread and hopefully fun.Ok, so if you look at charts of bonds, there has been a clear technical breakout to the downside for bonds sta...
How high could interest rates go and how long could it take for them to come back down? Is there a good indicator that they will keep shooting up?
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I was housing hacking a duplex I purchased almost 2 years ago. I decided to rent out the whole place and move back in with the rents until I purchase my next house. With both units rented out it'll cash...
I am aware of and follow the 1% "rule" when analyzing a new property and setting rent rates. Now I would like to have a discussion what Landlords are doing with rent rates seeing that property values have went up so m...