But, unemployment, as measured by the US Census is unlikely to explode.

Websites like Rentometer can give you a quick snapshot of rental comps in your area.Multi-Unit Strategy: If you can swing it, aim for a 3-4 unit property instead of just a duplex.

Florida and Georgia have been locked in court cases since Bush II; there are disputes over water rights from the Colorado River where agreements on utilization of flow as measured in acre-feet were made in 1800s and are no longer sustainable.

Aim to represent the seller primarily.

Neither of these properties is a median-type homes in Memphis, no matter how you measure. 

Or any game that aims to reduce FICA.However, among other advantages, a partnership allows an even better control over your FICA taxes via guaranteed payments - a partnership's version of W2.  

Cleveland investors often aim for COC returns of 8–12%, so you’re in the right range.Net Cash Flow: $277/month is positive and provides a buffer for unexpected expenses.

Aim for a 620+ credit score, save for a down payment, and research markets with strong rental demand.

Furnished Finder does make it tricky since you need separate profiles for each room, but platforms like Apartments.com or Airbnb might work better if you're aiming for full-house rentals or structured by-the-room arrangements.If you decide to rent to multiple individuals:Tenant Screening: Screen each tenant thoroughly to ensure they’re reliable and responsible.Clear Communication: Introduce potential tenants to one another Detailed Agreements: Use separate leases for each tenant and specify shared vs. private spaces, utilities, and maintenance responsibilities.House Rules: Create clear, written house rules to prevent misunderstandings.Inventory Tracking: Document everything in the home (furniture, appliances, etc.) to avoid disputes about damage or missing items.Also, market your property with its flexibility in mind—like proximity to hospitals for traveling nurses or universities for graduate students.

ETWhen Tylisha Slaughter learned that the West Philadelphia rowhouse she rented was going to be auctioned off in a sheriff’s sale, she sensed opportunity.Slaughter, now 30, aimed to buy the home near Cobbs Creek Park on the cheap and restore it from the “slumlord”-like conditions she, her boyfriend, and her two young children had been living in.But on the day of the sale, she said, she found herself up against an out-of-towner with lots of money to spend: Brandon “Dutch” Mendenhall.