We had one young lady, good job, good credit, good rental history but she had poor taste in men.

And a lot of start-up companies are migrating to this city as well because of the OSU campus that has thousands of talented students graduating and looking for positions locally.Everything that’s going on here in Columbus is attracting investors and other businesses from all over.

I can't speak of other type locations, but here by the beach, a tiny home located close to the beach can be a very attractive rental.

If I went to the investor and said "hey, I'll pay you $x amount per month to keep living here with the intention of buying it later" would that be an attractive offer?

Instead, focus on attracting the right folks who align with your investment goals.

Tends to attract a younger /trendy crowd.

These markets will rise until either a bunch of new supply starts coming on the market or there is a shift in population trends.Focusing just on cashflow often attracts people to areas where there are other problems.

There are many high demand section 8 communities in Michigan because not all landlords cater to section 8 so tenants are happy and stay if you provide attractive housing for them.To Your Success!

Potential Middle Ground: Consider Renovating: Instead of selling, you could do a light renovation on the older property to increase its value and attract higher rent.

When you do the math debt-free is not all that attractive.