When I ask for reasons I get cost of living, quality of live, moderate climate, fresh water access, no natural disasters and moving back to where they were from.From what I can see the trend to the Midwest is steadily increasing, but by no means as big as moving south.

Try to get your wifi router on the same level as close as possible to the lock (<20 feet should give you great signal strength), and your Schlage Encode wifi reception should be in good shape. 

Look for areas with high tourist demand and strong rental yields, and consider attending real estate seminars to gain insights into the latest trends and strategies.  

It's crucial to stay informed about market trends and continually educate yourself on industry best practices.

Remember to leverage tools like Bigger Pockets' forums, podcasts, and webinars to stay updated on market trends and investment strategies.Your journey in real estate is unique and personal.

If she doesn’t want to let you show it, then that’s fine but you’ll need to be more firm on the termination fee, maybe reduce fee due to special circumstances if she leaves it in great shape.

If it does not work I will likely try to buy it outright and a bit lower price and use Hard money.... 1 Bed / 2 Bath Condo about 900sq ft - Can NOT rent out unless owned for 3 yearsAsk: $225k (likely will try to contract for $215k) - place is in great shape.

I see them as a high maintenance item that will not be as popular as you think they might.I would do a hot tub first if that could work.EDIT - So I just chatted with my neighbor and he spends about a 2 hours a month keeping his sauna in shape.

For LTRs, the 1% rule is a good starting point, but also consider the property's location, market trends, and economic factors for potential appreciation.

Seems to be the trend so do our best to fight it but be prepared to pivot as required.