Everything on my side was set to close, and then today the seller is refusing to close on Monday as they have not moved a few pieces of furniture they were supposed to get movers for.

I think having a rental within driving distance, where you can afford it, in a market that will grow long term....this is the starting place.Whatever you buy today you'll be glad to have in 5 years or 10 years.Start where you can and grow from there.

Great points, ZharaBirmingham has relatively steady and diverse rental demand, and I’ve seen many investors I work with have success with C/B class buy-and-holds.Location is key—areas near UAB, major employers, and popular suburbs tend to have the strongest rental demand, while C/D class markets offer solid affordable housing and Section 8 opportunities.

Who knows one day I might give it a whirl it’s just I did not want to buy a whole bunch of furniture on a maybe.

Here are a few innovative strategies that have been game-changers for my portfolio:- Co-Living Spaces: With affordability concerns rising, co-living setups are attracting young professionals and students.

Just not worth it plus it's probably going to just get worse.I would not renew and re rent with it not being furnished assuming the furniture is trashed.

For properties that need upgrades, rehab or furniture, investors will need the time or team to execute. - Performance expectations.

Focus on areas like Mesa, Tempe, and Central/West Phoenix for the best balance of affordability and rental demand.

It likely won’t be about cash flow but can offset your expenses to save more money to invest again out of state if you’re looking for more affordable options.

I had a few questions.For the FHA loan, if I am able to afford the 20% down from the get-go, is there an advantage to doing FHA instead of conventional financing?