Before I move ahead with due diligence, could those with experience in the area give me some information on it in terms of rental demand, crime, general economy, demographics etc?

I moved very recently from Connecticut, where I had invested in duplex and single family properties and am looking to leverage the economies of scale that generally come with the larger asset class.Looking forward to working with all of you!

That said, the Seattle area is booming and has a great economy so, if you are able to find a place where the numbers work, go for it!!!

Benjamin, The Memphis economy is doing very well right now.

Yes there is the economies of scale with multifamily but who will you sell to when you want to sell?

Market cap will fluctuate based on supply and demand primarily, then on condition, desirability, local economy, and other similar factors.

Im Tired of fighting junk and the calls when new economy applIances Are just another 150 bucks more and you know what you got plus it makes the unit that much more desirable to rent out

Turn key companies have economies of scale that individuals don't.

I found this very interesting article about Airbnb in Tucson that I thought it would be of interest to investors who are having intention to start their Airbnb business:Original Article Courtesy of Carol Ann Alaimo of tucson.comShort-term vacation rentals a multimillion-dollar industry in TucsonBusiness is booming in the land of sunshine and saguaros for those who rent to tourists through a popular online booking platform.Tucson property owners collectively took in more than $8 million from Airbnb rentals last year and demand continues to soar in the run-up to the city’s annual gem show.About 53,000 visitors stayed at local Airbnb properties in 2017, a 73 percent increase from the year prior when about 30,500 did so, said Laura Rillos, a spokeswoman for the San Francisco-based company.Total rental income for participating Tucson property owners jumped from $5.1 million in 2016 to $8.4 million last year, Rillos said.The short-term rental trend has been good for the local economy because it serves those who otherwise might not come, said Dan Gibson, a spokesman for Visit Tucson, the city’s tourism bureau.That’s especially true during peak periods when local hotels tend to sell out, such as during the gem show or homecoming weekend at the University of Arizona, he said.

With rates going up and the way the economy stands, do you all think it would be best for me to pull out a loan and purchase another home while renting this primary one out.