Hey @Austin Wolff - You bring up some good points about knowing the house better than anyone when you build new if you are actively involved and onsite regularly, but I'd get behind @Jay Hinrichs, in the sense that the numbers don't always allow you to build new.Here in Chicago, new developments are super pricey, and even the BEST DEVELOPERS HAVE SLIM MARGINS. 

If I rent out three bedrooms at 600 each, that is double what I would be getting.However, it seems that renting out rooms separately isn't permitted unless you actively live there with the property as a primary residence (not sure on this point).

I'm focused on small to mid-sized multifamily properties in south central and eastern NC, and I’d love to connect with others that are actively investing and operating in these areas.

Lots of people in the area will be impacted without tourism economic activity: restaurants, tours, cleaners, property management, etc.I am all about doing what's right with the STR but need to keep the LTRs making enough money to pay the bills.

Where are all the comments from people who are active in the BP community? 

However, managing a rental property or being a landlord is not a passive activity.

Will be a long road ahead for you all over there, been praying for speedy recovery and safety

The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected, which signals robust economic activity and pressures the Federal Reserve to maintain higher interest rates to combat inflation.

Hoping for a speedy recovery and that everyone is safe. 

Understanding Market Temperature on Zillow:Zillow’s "warm" or "hot" market indicators are a good starting point, but they reflect overall real estate activity, not just rental demand.