@Brady PretzlaffI think you should focus on properties close to campus with multiple bedrooms, adequate bathrooms, and parking for renting a room in a college town like near MSU.

I’m exploring all options to try to save myself.

The next thing I know they run up the water bill and leave town (which is today).

My wife's sister lives in town and we want to join them.

If you’re targeting healthcare professionals or insurance-related tenants, these platforms are definitely worth exploring!

Guests normally don't like to be asked to cover damages that they caused and sometimes give a lower rating because we ask them to cover it even though they have COI that insures my listing.So I'm exploring the event guest screening option that they could put down the security deposit as well. 1.

Given your experience managing 138 doors, you already have a significant advantage in understanding tenant needs, property maintenance, and financial planning.Key tips:Focus on personal finances: Keep building excellent credit and maintaining healthy reserves.Financing: Explore loan options like conventional, or DSCR loans to maximize your purchasing power.Location: Research neighborhoods with strong Section 8 demand and landlord-friendly regulations.Due diligence: Analyze properties carefully, factoring in rehab costs, property management, and cash flow potential.Your expertise and willingness to learn put you in a strong position—best of luck!

My parents live in a small town in Ohio so I might start there, but at the moment I’m just trying to build connections to find good markets, and from there deals ideally.

Alternatively, you could explore house hacking with a multifamily duplex, where you live in one unit and rent out the others.

Hopefully he finishes this rehab in February as I hope to have him set up an out of town, large (over 3000’) luxury STR in the spring.When he completes that effort, we will be concentrating on getting him a property in San Diego which as everyone knows is very expensive.