Then you are making that decision based on the data for the area and that unit..... not on who lives there already

There are a lot of factors that go into the decision.

see these threads and see what you think.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...This.... 

Still haven't made that decision and not convinced I want both places...maybe a condo in the city and a ranch home in the country? 

This is the third time someone has tried to replicate the exact forum post in this same General Real Estate Investing group that already has 99 replies.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1220392-what-...

This lack of response was a major factor in my decision to seek legal assistance.

If you're not sure what the fuss is all about, read this older post first:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1122635-the-s...Today, we're discussing a very specific question related to STRs: Can you buy an STR in December and still catch all the tax benefits of the so-called STR loophole?

Got this from the sponsor - Real estate gain is 1231 - but there will also be recapture of depreciation which is ordinary income.With a few unknowns before the actual k-1 is released, it's hard to make any concrete decisions but was just wondering if I should sell some long-term held stock at fidelity to offset the gains

See discussion here.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/530/topics/1210625-fed-...10-year will trend up, before down.

Educating yourself on both real estate and lending practices is key to making informed decisions.