Purchase price: $91,000 Cash invested: $1,760 Duplex in the 14609 zip code; one of the hottest zip codes in the country (PRE-RONA). 2bd/1ba upstairs apartment atleast $200 under market rent (monthly). 1bd/1ba downstairs apartment atleast $45 under market rent (monthly).

Breaking even on an STR you have no mortgage on is a pretty poor return relative to what is available out there, even in the current market, especially given that you've got summer 2022 in there which was probably the hottest few months in STR history and may not be repeatable this summer.As to your question about year 1 vs. future years that mostly has to do with startup costs, so you should be able to subtract that part out and see what to expect going forward. 

Charlotte is one of the hottest RE markets in the nation; you probably would sell your home quickly, but with just 2.2% with 13 years left, I recommend not selling at this point. 

-Detroitnews.com 2019•“Detroit among the top 5 hottest markets in the country.”

The hottest water you can get without burning yourself it should come off, heat gun also works great but you have to be super careful with vinly so it doesn't melt. 

You could do central on 1 and 2 and a ductless just for the 3rd. 3rd floor will be the hottest in summer and winter that’s why I suggest it’s own unit either way.

Without experience, some of the hottest cold calling leads (mainly fsbo & expired leads) may be hesitant to trust you.

The deal was in a large metropolitan area projecting growth for 4 years and naturally also one of hottest markets.

In fact, it dominates Realtor.com’s recent list of the hottest US real estate markets; claiming 10 of 20 places.

Lafayette has gotten so crazy these past few years, the average days on market has been in the single digits every month and our title company reports it’s the hottest sub market in the whole country right now.