Income approach Also known as the rental income approach, this method estimates the market value by analyzing the property's anticipated future income and converting it to a present value estimate.

Quote from @Christopher Stevens: Quote from @Lu Kang: Hi Christopher,Now that you are approaching one year with your Dallas property, have you gotten updates on new insurance / property tax rates.I had a similar experience with my place down in Ark.

Arizona is more landlord-friendly, and I’m familiar with the area, which makes it appealing.For those with experience in either market, what are your thoughts?

It will depend on your preferences and how well you think you will tolerate having a room mate as you approach a new life with your partner.

Would love to hear from folks with knowledge of the current market! 

I bought some commercial properties (5, 6, and 11 units) and they were all off-market and seller-financed.Learn how to make the numbers work for you and the seller.

I am considering converting to a long term rental but thought that mid term might also be a good approach as well considering the home is fully furnished.

I buy houses in the Memphis market.
Terry Clothier REI Nation

TBH ink of all the large builders who could take advantage of this as well as people buying homes and being fraudulent with saying they are owner occupied.I am not a fan if tinkering with the real estate market, let it take its natural course which is slow moving but like anything it always moves to a normi also don't view it as interest rate jail I view it as interest rate heaven because those who have the low rates are in utopia compared to others and they don't want to leave a good thing. 

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)