Supply and demand will dictate.

Rochester, NY, and its suburbs could be great markets for this, with steady demand for single-family homes in good neighborhoods.

The plaintiff's and insurance company's attorneys seem to know the drill - which is that the case will be settled for under $20k.Have been told this amount is cheaper for the insurance companies than challenging the plaintiff's claim and going to a jury trial.In our opinion, this just encourages desperate tenants AND personal injury attorneys to file frivolous claims!

Here's a quick summary:Manchester: STR demand could come from business travelers, especially near Hartford.Canton: Lower demand unless near outdoor recreation areas.Southington: Strong option with year-round tourists (skiing, Lake Compounce).Bristol: Good potential with ESPN and tourist attractions.Berlin: May have less demand unless near major highways.Focus on properties near attractions or business centers to keep occupancy high.

When I sent a firm message demanding an answer the property manager completely freaked out and called me half crying about how she’s working to leave the company and some huge sob story that was totally unprofessional to ever tell a customer.

You're absolutely right, creativity is essential to make deals work in this environment, and building from the ground up, especially in high-demand areas like Raleigh, can be a great solution.Your current project sounds like a smart move, particularly with the zoning for a duplex and ADUs.

However, since you mentioned this is a mid-term rental strategy, make sure to factor in vacancy rates, seasonal demand, and potential furnishing costs, which can be higher than long-term rentals.What you may also want to consider:Exit Strategy: If rates don’t drop within 12-18 months for your refi, what will your backup plan look like?

Boston area, even outer suburbs are 2x the price of Philly but offer very strong appreciation and solid demand for tenants.

Is that demand even legal?

@Genesis DuncanIowa, the Quad Cities region, Cleveland, Akron, and Dayton are all affordable markets with diverse economies and strong rental demand.