If the current rents are below market, maybe it’s time for some modest increases, from what I’ve heard many landlords do this gradually.

The shorter the prepayment term has an impact on increasing the rate.4.

You may think that photo is the best photo for your listing but the data shows that when the other photo is used the CTR increases.

https://www.har.com/content/department/mlsHouston Real Estate Highlights in November, 2024:-Single-family home sales increased 6.0 percent year-over-year;-Days on Market (DOM) for single-family homes went from 48 to 52 days;-Total property sales were up 3.3 percent with 7,750 units sold;-Total dollar volume rose 11.1 percent to $3.1 billion;-The single-family median price was up 1.5 percent to $329,900;-The single-family average price climbed 4.1 percent to $418,903; -Single-family home months of inventory registered a 4.4-months supply, up from 3.5 months last November.

@Ashish Acharya A big part of my post is highlighting how specific details in local regulations can make it increasingly challenging to operate short-term rentals, even in towns where they’re technically permitted.

Just a few other tips - you can increase your weekly and monthly discounts. 

My basic assumption is I would be trading a certain level of cash flow for increased appreciation over a period of 10 years.

If you can find properties where you can add value (adding units, increasing rents) then you can increase the value of the property, refi and get your money out. 

I invest out of state in Pittsburgh from DC and self-manage everything, but it's taken me years to establish the right contacts, develop seamless processes etc. that allow me to handle everything remotely with confidence.

If you truly don’t believe the property will appreciate and that rents will increase faster than expenses you should NEVER buy that property.