Or I could buy the 300k house, stay in the house I'm in, get the 300k house remodeled asap and get a renter in asap.

Happy to answer any questions about the situation.Please be safe and stay away from him, or any companies he is involved with. 

I've stayed within this niche moving forward which has helped me to focus and find deals easier due to my familiarity with the niche as a local investor. 

This week, two critical economic reports—the CPI inflation report (Tuesday, February 13) and Initial Jobless Claims (Thursday, February 15)—will provide new insights into whether the Fed will stay on its current path or begin signaling rate cuts.Real estate investors looking to finance new deals, refinance existing loans, or time their next acquisition should closely monitor how these reports shape market expectations for the Fed’s next move.Current Market ConditionsMortgage rates have remained stubbornly high due to persistent inflation and a strong labor market.

Stay consistent, follow up relentlessly, and don’t get discouraged by setbacks. 

I plan to stay in this general area for at least the next 20 years and think buying real estate would be a great way to diversify my investment portfolio.So in almost any scenario you will come ahead buying vs renting over twenty years probably well less than half of that, but the investment you are making is a long term investment you probably won’t be able to leave after a year or two and rent for more than your mortgage, I’d really think about where you want to live medium-long term, than any investment metric, because the longer you stay the better the investment looks, and if you can move out sooner great, but I’d guess at minimum you’d have to stay 5 years before rents would catch up to your mortgage. 

One unit passed immediately, the other unit they asked me to professionally clean the carpets.Slow on the paperwork side, but for both tenants, I can see them staying for many years.Depending on the state, they may have a one time incentive bonus to sign up. 

Although most of my stays are <7 days, I've had a few longer stays (business travelers and a family that was going through a full home remodel).

Average stay - you’ll want to see how long the average stay is.

I'm also trying to find a way to "sponsor" their stay at a senior living facility for "x" years in exchange for the house.