P&L, Bank Statement, DSCR etcVery common for investors to make the switch when they need to or when the cons are no longer greater than the pros compared to conventional loans.  

Run your own airbnb comps and see how your rates, pics, and amenities, compare to them.

Durham tends to offer slightly better cash flow opportunities compared to Raleigh, especially if you’re targeting neighborhoods that are up-and-coming but still affordable.

I wasn’t looking to add value or find something off-market because the time and effort just didn’t seem worth it compared to focusing on my career.

(+1 sub)speaking of uncut gems. it's interesting that was the movie you were going to watch, given your situation. can't really compare RE to gsmbling, but the guy had heart and wouldn't give up for nothing. great job on persevering thru this storm! 

That's comparing apples to oranges.

Properties are sitting on market for a bit longer now that supply is slowly creeping back up. 50 days isn't too terrible compared to the greater PHX area. 

Though it may cash flow well based on their current debt service, when you compare the income it produces to the equity they have is it actually even a good investment for them from an ROI perspective or would they be better off liquidating and redeploying?

Read reviews and compare coverage options to find the best fit for your rental properties.Update Lease Agreements: If you decide to offer surety bonds, update your lease agreements to outline how they work and the terms for their use.Educate Tenants: Make sure potential tenants understand the benefits and responsibilities of using a surety bond.

There are a lot of good meetups for real estate investors in the area that would be good to grow your network and learn from others that are and have been in your shoes as a new investor, message me and I can share on some specific monthly meetups.Also sharing some multifamily data, this is Boston proper so it has an interesting trend compared to the rest of Massachusetts.