Further, a paid off purchase does not preclude me from refinancing in the future.

I think you can definitely run into a potential guest using that against you in the near future and opening the door for liability. 

You may wish to think about it as an investment and you may plan for it to be an investment in the future, but until it is an investment it ISN'T an investment property. 3.

Curious to hear any creative approaches that have worked in today's market.ARV and future value are speculative so when I am looking at property I am looking at it for longer term - does it fit within my strategy based on conservative estimates.

A nice home they might want to leave to any heirs tax free in the future.

To plan investment and future rental goals in Albany, research market trends, explore financing options, understand landlord-tenant laws, manage property early, budget for maintenance, and connect with local investors.

I did the NC property out of state and was not happy about the returns so future ones will be in my backyard only.  

Hi Randall-Congratulations on buying a rental property well back in 2020.I am sorry to hear the property is now cashflow negative $200 a month.Your question is should you sell or continue to keep it with the negative cashflow.Depends on your personal goals and if being negative $200 a month plus any unexpected repairs or vacancies is affordable to you, but if you can solve the negative cashflow by turning the property into a furnished mid-term rental, for example, your future self may thank you.To Your Success!

CA acts in a neglectful arrogant manner, assume historical greatness will automatically deliver future greatness.

If your occupancy rate drops, you may able to patch the damage by trying other platforms but this will further decrease your ranking on the system in the future.