@Kristi Miller we were in a similar position as you- small mountain town, not great cleaning options, lack of tech etc.When we started our PM company we made the commitment to pay the highest 1099 cleaning wages in our area.

Buy: As housing affordability worsens in many markets, more people opt to rent for longer periods, which creates an opportunity for mid-term rental investments.Target Demographic: Affordable housing shortages often push middle-income earners toward rentals, making this group a prime target for mid-term strategies.

Generally, we see this as a good option for high-income earners and low-risk investors 

What Gets Calculated in Child Support PaymentsThe main factor that gets calculated in child support payments is parental income—the total amount of any salary or wages.

The first question is 1) Will the STR be considered active and eligible to offset other income such as wages.

The market's steady growth ensures that homebuyers and rental property investors can capitalize on the area's potential.Key Economic Indicators:Average Wage in 2024: $59,586Five-Year Compound Wage Growth: 3.73%Total Employment in 2024: 748,600Five-Year Compound Employment Growth: 3.14%Unemployment Rate in 2024: 3.8%GDP Per Capita (2022): $70,178Affordability Indicators:Median Home Price in 2024: $447,526Five-Year Compound Price Growth: 9.35%Median Rent in 2024: $1,797Five-Year Compound Rent Growth: 5.91%Rent-Price Ratio: 0.4%With steady wage and employment growth and an unemployment rate below the national average, the Raleigh-Durham area is a prime market for real estate investment.

That seems fair because they probably balance out to somewhere around $30-$40 an hour, which is a good wage for cleaning.If they don't like that, convert to paying them an hourly rate based on your market and pay them for the time required.

Both husband and wife are w2 income earners.

A strong labor market can lead to wage growth, which further fuels inflationary concerns, making the Fed less inclined to cut rates in the near term.However, many recent jobs reports have been revised downward after their initial release.

Unless you make a great wage, and have deep pockets... acquiring the next property is going to be difficult.