That might not be worth it to more experienced investors, but starting out that seems like an easy way to build momentum and have a snowball effect.

Though the current housing market conditions can influence the cost-effectiveness of buying versus building. 

So, if I want to get rid of habits, it's more effective to create good habits to replace the bad ones. 

House hacking is effective.

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Overall inventory stayed flat at 69,464,000 square feet, with no new completions in the quarter.Asking and Effective RentAsking rents in Los Angeles declined marginally by 0.1% quarter-over-quarter to $34.21 per square foot in Q1 2024.

If it’s that much of a problem maybe offer some benefit to extend the lease past one year. (5% off/month) or some benefit that allows you to save time but is more cost effective than hiring a leasing agent.

You could look off-market in areas you are familiar with, but often off-market offers are most effective with full cash in hand. 

We do this by allowing you to immediately tap into our teams/systems we already have in place in some of the best US markets while providing mentorship on how to effectively scale a portfolio.Thanks for letting me throw my hat in the ring on the topic.Of course, reach out anytime with any questions.Here are some additional links to other threads where people are talking about topics like out of state investing, TK, Rent To Retirement, etc.Best of luck to you!