They should know the market better and keep your rents up.

You can achieve or even exceed your current cash flow in markets that are more landlord-friendly than Boston.

Or find a deal first then market it to buyers, then offer on the house and create an agreement with the seller & buyer?

Don’t forget. 2024 rent cap was 8.9% so you may never get “market rent”.

In a highly competitive tourist market like New Orleans, I update my photos weekly. 

on the one hand, if you're happy with it, and you believe in this market, and this is what you wanted, great. the fact that you're asking the question shows that you're being thoughtful about it.with that said, it sounds like you're into the deal for almost $90K out of pocket, and so if you asked me if i would put $90K of my hard earned cash into a property to get $175 month, the answer is no. 

Next, side by side duplexes are a Unicorn in the NE Ohio market.

As for Raleigh, if you’ve already seen the success of Airbnb-ing rooms there, it’s worth exploring further, as it’s a growing market with plenty of demand.For alternative strategies in Greensboro, look into renting by the room, especially for professionals or students.

So, with a house hack you need to understand the rental market and your approach to landlording.

Personally, I invest in properties in C-Class neighborhoods in my market (East Linden and Southern Hilltop), and they’ve been cash-flowing well so far.