We are near Omaha, Nebraska and have several data centers nearby. 

*Eventually* they will come back, which might be in 2 years or 10 depending on how aggressive the tree and bushes are that are nearby.

Albany is also an attractive option to New Yorkers because of the price-point and proximity to nearby colleges.All the best!

MFDUs in high-demand areas like Asheville might be limited, but it’s worth keeping an eye out for smaller duplexes or triplexes that align with your budget.If neither works, continuing to rent while buying a pure investment property in a more affordable nearby market could make sense.

Especially if the other kids follow suit, they'll likely need some kind of housing for a significant period of time nearby so buying now wouldn't be the worst move.Just my 2 cents.

The rooms are unfurnished and the tenants are very low-maintenance (hardly know they are there). 2+Unit Buildings here and nearby currently sell for $1.5M on average.I bought the property 16 years ago, so my mortgage rate is very low (2.2%) Even though the property is cashflow positive, my bigger play is the average 5% yearly appreciation.I'm looking for others who are interested in house-hacking in this neighborhood. 

Also how do I comp homes in metro Detroit if I cant see what the nearby homes that sold actually look like?

., 2bd/2ba single-family homes) consistently perform well.Building on this, you can also analyze current rental rates relative to nearby "for sale" comps to estimate ROI.

I currently own and self-manage two STRs in Maine and should be closing on a small 'cabin campground' with 10 cabins nearby that will also be operated as STRs. 

All of that culminates to high 20% occupancy; up to mid-30s - if you are on water or if you are nearby skiing (<10min).