With an increasing demand for affordable housing options and steady population growth in the area, small multi-family properties are becoming attractive investment opportunities for investors looking to diversify their portfolios.Spokane offers a unique blend of urban amenities and outdoor recreational opportunities, making it an appealing location for tenants and potential property buyers alike.

The Midwest markets have been attracting investors due to the low cost to entry and a lot of the markets being landlord friendly as well.

Hey Travis, I know the entry price in the Detroit Market are attractive.

Given that I do not have any American credit established, the technique of assuming a mortgage is very attractive to me.However, my concern is that will I be eligible to assume a mortgage given that I am not American?

I personally like LTR as a strategy since once you attract high quality tenants, it isn't that much work relative to MTR and STR strategies, but the key is you have to look for properties where you can add bedrooms, so you can do rent by room, rent to market tenants, rent to Section 8 tenants, and the more bedrooms that you have the higher rents you will get.How to do you add bedrooms? 

But, baring some Disney type of big attraction coming to the area, I think it’s safe to say 2019 visitor counts, plus say maybe an additional 20% due to awareness of the area post COVID, is all we can expect.  

What are the essential pieces of furniture and amenities I should include to make the unit attractive and functional for college students?

The RTP area, comprising cities like Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, is an attractive option for several reasons:Strong job market and population growth, driven by the tech, research, and education sectors, ensuring consistent rental demand.More affordable home prices compared to Charlotte, allowing for better cash flow from rental income.Areas like Cary, Apex, and parts of Raleigh have newer construction townhomes/condos that fit your criteria.Potential for long-term equity growth, as the region is seeing steady appreciation.Some recommended areas to consider near RTP:Cary (especially newer developments like Amberly)ApexNorth RaleighDurham (for slightly lower prices)Charlotte is also a solid option, though it may be more expensive:Strong financial/banking sector driving job and population growth.Higher home prices but potentially higher rents as well.Newer townhome/condo developments in areas like Ballantyne, University City, and South End.Robust long-term equity growth potential, but higher entry costs.

Consider highlighting any special features to stand out, and maybe even offer a move-in discount to attract tenants quickly.

This makes it an attractive location for investment properties.