It shows individual gains and ROI over a 30-year period, which helps identify which factors provide the highest returns and make informed investment decisions.In your case, even if you're not cash-flowing in the first year, since the negative cash flow is minimal, I’d still go for it.

If you build (via managing a general contractor), you should (ideally) know more about how the property was built than if you bought an existing home--you know what's behind the walls, and ideally you might avoid anything wrong with buying an existing home with issues you and your inspector didn't catch.I understand there's risk to building--it just seems right now that the risk is lower than buying an existing house--a house where you simply cannot know every detail without tearing it down to the studs and doing a complete remodel.

Very familiar w the city as I was born and raised here.Going 20% down conventional w plans to pay it off ASAP as I make over 100k per year after taxes and live well below my means.I hope to rent it out and cash flow as soon as I pay it off.Today during the blue tape walkthrough I identified an issue with the front door.

Its getting to the point where the rates almost have to be so astronomical that people simply can't afford them. 

It is simply a disclaimer of interest in property. 

Or it could be that you have identified an emerging real estate market with huge investment potential, and selling your existing property gives you capital to invest.Another reason to change investment strategy is to diversify geographic location.

I have been utilizing Facebook MTR groups in my market as well and have come up flat.Like I originally stated in my post I am currently breaking even simply with my in season short term rentals, which has been covering my annual expenses.

Understanding which industries are thriving in your local market can help you identify lucrative locations.Infrastructure and Development: Look for regions undergoing infrastructure improvements, as these tend to spur real estate appreciation and rental demand.

So@Jay Hurst and @Chris Seveney are y'all recommend no LLCs at all or simply an LLC to own the property in the correct state? 

They said it was a lot easier and better to simply create a new LLC to properly match what you are trying to do.  2) So, that is the other route, creating a brand new LLC.The PartnershipThe hardest ship to sail is a partnership, and there is no "fairest way" to do things.