The community here on BP is great about supporting each other.

you'll probably still need something long term like software as others have suggested but this was a thought i had... you could see the actual profit or loss from a tax perspective for each property.

Hey @Robert Ellis, so I have no performance data for you on this topic, but you can try and scour AirBNB and VRBO in the areas you are building and see what other homes are bringing in.

Thank you, great to connect with others in the area!

But you are paying now --  So, you'll pay one way or the other.

. :) Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Tons of bureaucracy and headaches dealing zoning, DCRA and many other obstacles.

If I were in your position, I would buy a duplex that has potential for value add, fix it up, live in one unit and rent out the other unit as a medium term rental or long term rental.

We have worked through Zillow to advertise a midterm rental (also on other platforms too).

I'm looking to build my network of investors and contractors and all the other in-between specialties.