Do to the state mandates that require 100% reserves in all categories, combined with the rising cost of their neighborhood insurance policy, my strong recommendation is you find out what further anticipated spikes in association dues & if any possible special assessments are looming.

Managing 20 STRs is insane, and it’s motivating to hear that the market has strong potential.I’ll definitely take your advice and start browsing Airbnb in my target zip codes to see what’s trending.

We're willing to live almost anywhere in the greater Sacramento area based on what we can afford, provided of course that the property is in a decent neighborhood that has a good chance of attracting responsible tenants.As for budget, I believe we could get a conventional loan for properties up to $600k, but my strong preference is to find a distressed property (or seller!)

As a realtor in the Boston area for the last ten years, and successful AirBnB owner up in NH, I’m ready to shift my focus to building a strong cash flowing portfolio.  

Rents in the area are strong, do you think it makes sense as a rental, or would you go all-in on the flip? 

My advice: don’t overthink it—your first house hack is about learning, so pick a strong rental market, ensure solid demand, and lock in a deal that gets you close to break-even or better.

Louis market:•How strong is the demand for Section 8 housing in the area?

Successful coliving properties focus on creating strong, household-led communities.

There are many here in my local area and your area is likely to have the same type of meetings.Most of the deals that I fund are by meeting investors in person at these groups and creating strong relationships. 

@Arlinda RexhoWhen considering a 32-64 unit multifamily property in Texas, focus on strong locations with population growth, proximity to amenities, and low crime rates.