Storage facilities, especially, can be a great way to diversify your portfolio without requiring too much hands-on management a good fit given your demanding career.Feel free to reach out if you need insights on financing options for these ventures or any advice on getting started.

The key is the fed knows they need to help mortgage rates right now so if they lower the fed rate AND stop selling the treas bonds in their porfolio, that will help create more demand for bond sales to keep prices up and get rates down a bit.I can see mortgage rates hitting 5 to 5.25 by spring of next year. 

I've already got a salaried position which demands more hours than it pays (like they all do), so something with minimal hands on requirement in my spare time would be ideal.

Research areas where there’s demand for these renters—proximity to hospitals, business hubs, or universities are great places to start.Furnishing the Property: Most mid-term renters expect fully furnished places, but not to the same extent as short-term rentals.

If the calendar is booked, there's demand.

Purposely letting her dog run around and using others laundry, demanding the other tenants do things for her.

The problem: Yes they will buy, but they will also sell, so it becomes a wash in terms of supply and demand. 

Here’s a focused approach:Expand in High-Yield Markets: Look beyond North Carolina to high-demand short-term rental spots like Nashville or international markets (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica) for diverse, stable cash flow.Invest in Multi-Family Value-Adds: Consider multi-family properties in growth areas like Texas or Florida where rehab can increase rental income and appreciation.Leverage Trusted International Partners: For global investments, work with local agents familiar with foreign buyer regulations to streamline acquisitions.Use Property Management for Scalability: As you grow, property managers can handle logistics, especially for out-of-state or international assets, so you can focus on new opportunities.For specific market insights or connections, feel free to reach out, I’d be happy to help.Best,Drago

The affordability factor also suggests potential for significant appreciation as the tech sector continues to grow and demand increases.Market StabilizationThe slight cooling we're seeing in the market isn't a setback—it's an opportunity.

So this is seeming a lot like a "oh shiit they caught me" freak out and demand to look away, just look away......