If you haven't already, you should research the stats on Furnished Finder to see how many people are looking for a midterm rental, how many units are currently available and the configuration and prices hosts are offering.

Buyers are offering up to 20% over ask. 

Hey @Craig SparlingLove seeing someone approach real estate like Benjamin Graham or Warren Buffett might tackle stocks... methodical, data-driven, and grounded in fundamentals.

I would say get connected with a local agent and also set up with a lender that has you pre approved to make it super easy making offers.

I have worked with a builder in the past who offered new construction quads for investment in this area.  

These areas might have higher property prices, but they can offer premium rental rates and higher occupancy.

.), then after you do all that you will have a list of 5-10 really good ones to make offers...

The combination that this niche offers first-class care to those that need it most and the potential for it to become profitable for many years to come definitely has me interested in learning more about opportunities investing in RAL.We are renting in our current assignment, but we will PCS in about a year and a half.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

We have retirement accounts, a small private stock market account, and an emergency fund.