The yield on the US 10yr note is up to 4.29%, mortgage rates have followed suit.Rate Drivers: Why Rates Are Climbing and What's NextRates have risen as geopolitical tensions, firmer economic data, and shifting Federal Reserve expectations continue to push yields higher, with the Greenland‑linked tariff threat prompting a sharp Treasury sell‑off that broke previous trading ranges and raised concerns about weaker foreign demand for U.S. assets.

If the exit mechanics aren’t clearly defined up front, these deals can drift and create tension fast.This tends to show up more in secondary markets with local owners who are asset-rich but liquidity-constrained, especially where bank execution isn’t straightforward.When it works, it’s less about clever structure and more about clean incentives and realistic assumptions on timing. 

Perfect timing sounds great in theory, but I’m not convinced it’s actually achievable in real life especially when you’re managing real assets, real debt, and real stress.At some point, it feels like the decision becomes less about timing the market and more about choosing certainty, liquidity, and sleep… even if it’s not the absolute bottom.Anyone else feeling this tension right now? 

Tensions are high because the tenant ("Lily") is elderly and senile. 

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Even a small environmental change can make a big difference in perceived noise.If the downstairs tenants are long-term and reliable, sometimes offering a small goodwill rent concession for a month or two helps reset the relationship and shows you’re trying to be fair.On the upstairs side, little things help a lot:Felt pads under furnitureArea rugs with thick rug padsEncouraging soft shoes / socks indoorsAnd I definitely would not advocate broom diplomacy — that escalates tensions quickly and can turn neighbors against each other.

It's definitely a balance of higher cash flow vs. ease of management stress.

As expected, the Federal Reserve held its benchmark policy rate steady at 3.50%–3.75% in a 10–2 decision, opting to pause after last year’s easing cycle.

Starts already stalled ~5% YoY; expect flips/renos +10-15% rehab costs, rents up to offset.2026 Plays:Multifamily wins: Inflation hedge, rent hikes pass-through.​Distressed edge: Foreclosures tick up if affordability tanks.​Risk: Bond buys ease mortgages, but $2.7k household inflation erodes buyers.Would love to hear other perspective about this.

She is very subborn but worried so I want to ease her mind.