You will make more from loan pay down, yes you SHOULD have some appreciation.

.: @Jay Hinrichs  Why do you prefer PR over PS?

To make the strategy successful, you need to find a property that can be acquired below market value.

Did you finance out of the one you kept?

@Emily ShinHouse hacking a multi-family property is an excellent way to start investing in real estate, especially in a market like Columbus, Ohio, which offers affordability and growth potential.

@Jacob Riddle here's some copy & paste info you  hopefully find helpful!

@Hedman Maximus too many investors worry about DIY pennies, while losing dollars - which it seems you may be doing.Why can't you hire a PMC to handle the properties for you?

I looked at their booking calendar one time and thought it was pretty empty.I guess you don't know until you try...and probably depends on if you want high occupancy or high rate?

@Hank Bank where are you located?

You get an operation running well and then you can be benevolent.