EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I love it here because there are still positive cashflowing deals and lots of appreciation potential due to the strong job market, growing population, and major companies setting up shop here like Intel, Meta, Amazon, etc.

@Kash Tacke I'm a big fan of ADU's in general especially here in the mid west, yes you could potentially be on the front of the wave, but housing density is the solution to the affordability issue, anytime you are investing with affordability in mind is a great strategy to me, and sound like there are some incentives or at least supporting winds form the local city, that in itself seems like it would be worth at least approaching an architect or contractor to bid up some plans or concepts to take tot he city.  

Hey @Ricky HernandezGreat question, and it’s awesome to see you thinking ahead about the potential for turning your new-build home into a rental.

My team at Graystone Investment Group works with investors to handle the whole process—finding solid deals, managing rehabs, and long-term property management.I get why you're looking for options closer to home, and Florida has a lot of potential when you find the right markets.

I have a commitment to invest in rental properties, meet professionals  & eventually meet potential business partners!

If you have steady, high income in a coliving house I think that’s potentially more profitable.

In your scenario you'd have a potential tax event on that $200K difference.Here's a creative way to access most of that money tax free however. 

It's easier to scale with multifamily properties due to income potential and operations.

I am not so much worried about this year but thinking about how easily I could sell a potential property in 10-20 years.