We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

You might use Zillow's zestimate, a CMA (Comparable Market Analysis) provided by a realtor, or just your own analysis of recently sold similar properties.

Cap rate is only one metric to compare properties.

A-Class areas should have lower crime rates compared to C-Class.Amenities:A-Class neighborhoods have diverse shopping options and amenities (e.g., Chick-fil-a, Wholefoods).B-Class areas often feature Walmart and Dollar Stores.C-Class neighborhoods usually have fewer amenities and more basic stores.Schools:A-Class areas may have access to better private or charter schools.

Let's see two comparable rental listings one with ADA upgrades (grab bars, wheel in shower, etc) one without.

Since electricity and water is included in our rent, we also have a clause stating that if the monthly bill doubles compared to the month-comparable bill from the prior year, then the excess will be assessed as a fee.

I've always compared rent-by-room to student housing.

I also notice a lot of people from Chicago moving into the area (myself included) due to the movement towards remote work, although this is anecdotal evidence.

It was a nightmare with people sharing amenities and complaining one of the parties were being too loud, or drunk, etc.Not exactly comparing apples to apples but that turned me off to trying to do any more shared spaces. 

Despite a slight decrease in total sales (-1.2% compared to 2023), average home prices have risen by 8.5%, with median home prices around $275,000 as of August 2024.