Working with a CPA can help you navigate tax implications, and staying focused on long-term planning will set you up for success.

Assume my marginal income tax bracket is very high, and mortgage rate is 5.25%.

The reason sellers cannot sell these properties through the traditional market is often due to certain issues, and 98% of the time, these issues are not beneficial to you as a buyer.

Or if its a total bummer your client does not blow due diligence money on something that is not going to close.. this is very common when working with wholesalers who dont want to spend money on anything.

Those apartments are usually at 100% occupancy due to the low rents. 

During the renovation, I faced several challenges due to the home’s age and hidden damages, including ruptured plumbing, termite infestation, rotted wood, and lack of insulation.

I personally don't quite see any of these positions being completely eliminated due to AI, at least not in the forseeable future. 

At least in my area, it's cheaper to own a condo with the HOA dues than it is to pay for all the utilities, snow removal, waste management, maintenance, etc, that goes along with an SFR.

If you are considering renting it for a minimum of 30 days, I believe you will be exempt from any short term rental rules and taxes. 

MTR brought in 75% of the gross and more of the net due to lower cleaning fees for turning over the STR.For gross numbers we brought in about 1.2% of the ARV value in monthly rent this year which is decent based on the rules of thumb at least.