If you intend on putting in 50 low ball offers a month, make sure your Realtor knows and is ok with that amount of legwork (because it's a lot).

You might choose not to renew leases, make improvements, and then raise rents after taking over.

Looking for something with low acquisition cost, and meets or exceeds the 1% rule.  

If you are investing from out-of-state you want to make sure whoever you are going to choose to work with is being honest and transparent not just about the Flint marketplace but about the strengths and weaknesses they face as a company, day in / day out.

They are a commodity, and owners are competing directly against hotels in this space, so rents are ultra low.

You can't decide which one to choose based on the minimal information you provided.

However, between the much lower mortgage interest rate in Europe and a better tax treatment in the US, I'd choose the former.

Several economic factors are contributing to this shift:Overbuilding: Some areas of Charlotte have seen significant overdevelopment, leading to an oversupply of rental units.Tighter Money: Rising interest rates and economic uncertainty have made tenants more cautious with their spending.Tenant Behavior: Many responsible renters are choosing to stay put rather than take on the cost and hassle of moving.What Does This Mean for Landlords?

Each option has different implications, so choose based on your financial goals.

The property itself should bring in revenue ( even if you choose not to live in one side) and generally a bank will accept a portion of that rental income into the calculation.