A lot of people (for good reason) focus on rates and their movements.  One of the interesting things to see is programs that go away and come back depending on appetite or comfort levels in the market by the banks.  F...

Historically, rents dip a bit in the fall and winter but this year the decline is noticeably sharper than normal, especially for single-family homes which usually hold steady even when condos and townhomes soften.Over the past few months, I have had several properties that were renting at one price in spring or early summer, only to come back to market this fall and lease for $100-$150 less.

I am in contact with some lenders to explore options but they all seem to be a bit confused with me being not from the US.

To me the $300/month sounds a bit high and if it keeps going up that doesn't sound good. 

I’ve played around with it a bit and my take is it’s decent, but not some magic button.

I run some STRs and am able to avoid that bit of friction.

I’m now looking to buy another property.I already have an agent I like who’s sending me possible deals - but as you know, agents still have a motivation to get something under contract.I’m really looking for someone who’s a bit more experienced and open to lending their expertise - someone I can bounce thoughts and ideas off when analyzing deals, evaluating properties, and just getting general guidance.Not looking for a paid mentorship or program - just some honest, unbiased insight from someone who’s been there.

Quote from @Nick Dewberry: Hey everyone,I’m local to Columbus and eager to start my real estate journey with a house hack.A bit about me: I’m a recent college grad working full-time downtown.

My hope is that as I build these relationships, I can eventually bring value to your future deals, whether that’s finding potential opportunities or representing you as an agent you can trust.If you’re open to connecting and sharing a bit about what you’re working on, I’d really appreciate it.

We have quite a bit to invest from the recent sale of our property but it would go so much father in other markets.