We can “split hairs” on this topic, but let’s just accept that our different experiences have produced a somewhat differing view.  

The possibilities are endless… Anything from guests leaving a bunch of lights on, to leaving the oven on, to leaving food out on the counter to rot and attract pests…Just wondering how people deal with this situation where the guests check out and the cleaners can’t go over there for a couple of days?

Moving from a multi-family (like your 3 units) to a single-family setup can offer attractive rents, especially when targeting college housing, but it can also be a tricky path.From what I’ve seen, success depends on local market dynamics and the specific demand for single-family vs multi-family rentals.

COVID created a chaotic spike in both the sale & rental markets, attracting even more new real estate investors.

The state’s favorable business environment, reliable energy grid, and central location make it attractive for data-intensive companies like Google.Additionally, Verily Life Sciences, another Alphabet subsidiary, relocating its headquarters to Dallas is another testament to the region's growing appeal for tech and life sciences companies.

They were attracted to the potential for cash flow, largely because so few markets would cash flow any more with higher rates.

In any case, speed and reliability make you a more attractive buyer.

Your strategy could attract a specific niche of renters or vacationers looking for more than just a standard home.

Rather than trading depreciating paper for a digital paper that produces a roller coaster of emotions, I'd rather trade it for REAL income-producing assets that appreciate over time and give me more paper.

When investing you are purchasing a business and should only be paying what it is worth for the income it produces.