I’m here to connect with like-minded individuals, gain insights from others, and contribute value wherever I can in the real estate field.

A zip code average of an area does not represent an individual property’s characteristics.

No improvements needed that could drive up values (and your equity)?

I’m all ears—both success stories and lessons learned are incredibly valuable.Ultimately, I’m here to learn, share ideas, and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about real estate.

As of now, I have a total of 3 units and 2 of them are occupied by the sweetest individuals.

Being the military, it had that definite institutional overtone to it, but the basic premise was the same.I recently toured a new senior's complex in which on end - for those who were still relatively self sufficient - had individual units (bedroom, sitting room / kitchenette ... effectively a bachelor apartment but without a full kitchen) clustered together in groups of 4 with their own common room / kitchen and courtyard.On the other side of the complex were units for those who required more assisted living.  

You gotta improve your value a few notches I think to justify 50%.

Unique pieces are great for "Flair" and individuating your property but if it fits in a suitcase and isn't fixed to the wall or floor then it will not be long for your STR.

To improve your approval chances, use rental income from your first property, consider co-signers, and explore lenders that use Income-Based Repayment (IBR) for student loans.

Alamo REIA also hold events trying to connect individuals from different specialties within the real estate investing space.