That's the problem because you have no ultimate control of your property and it's a sign that you're treated second class compared to the locals .

We compared 3 total bids.

ALWAYS do your own research on comparables, rent amounts, building codes and violations.

For example, in Hampton, the average days on market increased to 39 days in September 2024, but this is still relatively fast compared to many other markets.- **Inventory**: Inventory is slightly trending upward, but it's still at historically low levels.

It’s worth chatting with your local banker and comparing that with what you find online..

Compare investing to basketball.

You would likely want to do some sort of analysis to see if the full deduction is worth it in year 1 compared to taking a little across 5 years.

Utilize the enemy method - like @Bradley Buxton said, take a look at your competition to see how yours compares and make adjustments accordingly

From what I understand a very good deal in a great location could multiply your returns compared to a less desirable location... just my opinion... 

That means effectively pricing your rental to others in your area and even looking at apartment rent rates to compare with your SFH.