Fortunately for me, I started investing a time in the market where everything went up.  

It’s not necessarily more difficult than market-rate rentals, just different.If you’re seriously considering this route, feel free to reach out.

Not a big fan of LTR furnished units, the additional wear and tear isnt worth it in my market and of course smoke smell can be hard to get out. 

Hey @Ashley Kroft I love using Pricelabs feature of creating a comp set because you can really drill down to the finer details of what others are doing in the market, in your specific area.

What is your current BUY formula for properties in this market?

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

No one has a "crystal ball" to time the market perfectly. 

Explicitly tell them what you're paying for it so you can get the exact number.Also, we do a 25% property tax relief in SC under the ATI bill - so if you fill out that form, you will get a reduction for 5 years.Info below:ATI Real Property Tax ExemptionSouth Carolina law now allows a partial exemption from taxation of up to 25% of an “ATI fair market value” that is the result of anAssessable Transfer of Interest.

You can also do value add STR & Multi-Family Rentals by starting with distressed properties and using a bridge loan to acquire them with a lower down payment compared to a DSCR loan.Networking – Connect with local investors, wholesalers, and realtors in your target markets.

Networking with local wholesalers and real estate agents who specialize in investment properties can also lead to off-market opportunities.