It's about 3 hrs from NYC, but has diverse job sectors and a great blend of both cash flow and appreciation.  

I still believe long term rentals are the key to “long term wealth” which is why we intentionally keep a blend of STR and LTR in our portfolio.

The rate will be a blend of the CDC rate and a bank rate (sometimes 4-6%).

As an example, there is a new $6 million resort in Cocke County called "Roamstead" - a blend of cabins, tent sites, and RV hookups.

Thanks all What is your blended rate with the HELOC?

Bad tenants happen in all price levels.If you want to have a blended portfolio of solid cash flow properties and higher appreciation ones then focus on building the cash flow before looking for properties that might appreciate faster.

The tub repair guys can work magic, and the repairs usually blend in and you can't even see them.

Thinking we'll do a blend of buying MF and then purchasing SFH where we live and renting out after we leave. 

I know the UFMIP is 1.75% ( Up Front Mortgage Insurance Premium ) and your MI payment is going to be 1.35% ( Mortgage Insurance ) but with rates in the mid 3's you're looking at a blended rate of less than 5%Talk to a tax proffesional and see if you would be able to write off some fees. 

Maintaining it is fairly simple also, after each tenant moves out scrape the caulk from around where the tub and tile meets and the corners and re caulk, make sure the caulk matches the color of the tile to blend. replace the caulking every turn to make help prevent the caulk from failing and letting moisture into the wall behind it, if it molds then eventually your tiles will start popping and you will have to tear it all out and replace wall and tiles again. if the tub gets worn down or even as i have saw in the past extremely dirty when no matter how much cleaning you do the grime wont come off just sand it with a fine grit paper and home depot sells a resurfacing spray kit for around 60$ and if you take your time will take about 1-2 hrs then 24 hrs to dry and will look like a brand new tub.