I’ve been digging into the comps to make sure there’s solid data on similar layouts, especially since unique floor plans can be tougher to price accurately.

This is partly due to the fact that the sec8 housing authority I usually work with is "tougher", but they compensate proper. 

Also, long term, I expect Sac will enact tougher restrictions on STR, given the intense housing crunch we're experience, so I personally don't expect that to a be a good long term strategy.

It's sometimes a little tougher to get one on an investment property vs. a primary residence but If you can get it I would strongly recommend looking into it. 

Everybody is different, but the climate is tougher now as carriers begin to cull customers to eliminate unprofitable ones.  

If you don't already have boots-on-the-ground and a trusted network, it's going to be tougher to do.

cash flow is going to be found in tougher, niche strategies that are more like a business and less like a passive investment... and LTRs aren't all that passive sometimes either.the benefits to LTR real estate are... 

Remember that if you buy 5+, typically that is going to be commercial lending and that can be tougher to sell on the exit. 

so, you're maxing out debt service which makes it tougher to cash flow.with that said, no matter the purchase strategy, you should always make sure you're using actual numbers, and not random assumptions.for example - some people will throw out '10% for capex.' 

The numbers tend to work better, and you’re still close enough to keep an eye on things.As for NYC itself, deals are definitely out there, but it’s tougher.