During 2020 to 2022 I was fighting to keep my business profitable as materials and labor came in short supply and eventually led to the inflation we're seeing now.

As more people placed more properties in STR inventory, and as more municipalities taxed and regulated the industry, the profitability of the overall industry has reverted to a much more aligned (lower) risk adjusted return.  

And even if I do not get into the renting business I can make some profit if I decide to sell the property at some point.

After holding a property for more than 10 years, investors can sell the property without having to pay capital gains tax on the profits, making it a favorable environment for long-term investors.Investment Strategies for American Investors in Germany1.

Mixed-use with some residential could also add diversification while keeping it simple.This current property is actually the storefront of a mix-use residential above, but no actual residential property for purchase.What’s the tenant mix like,Theee major ones: One restaurant, one non-profit gallery, one home goods,and how are you structuring financing?

They won't always be upfront about this with you but if know they're selling because they want to retire, that opens you up to different options vs if they're an investor just selling for profit.

The profit was used to buy a higher quality SFH in the same area.

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More repair costs because their maintenance team somehow "missed" things during the initial turnover.At this point, I genuinely started wondering what exactly the 15% management fee was for.The Bottom LineLook, I get it—REI Nation is a business, and businesses are here to make a profit.

The BRRRR method is a great way to quickly build up a rental portfolio and considering you are in one of the fastest appreciating markets in the US, you will be able to profit off of appreciation as well as rental income.I am a real estate agent for off-market distressed properties here in Fort Worth, Arlington and surrounding areas.