Like you mentioned , the prices are going down because a lot of people thought you could just buy a property and slap it on airbnb , expecting it to rent well without doing improvements , not realizing that the market would be overstaturated with " C and D " quality properties ( A+ are the properties i'm speaking of)I'm seeing that you can buy those type properties( A+ potential) that have simply been under utilized and 1.

They will likely count your potential rent as part of their analysis and should give you a good idea of how much you could "buy" based on your situation.

Keep in mind, the region is immensely sought after, leading to notably low capitalization rates.Positive cash flow from a rental property becomes challenging; however, there remains potential for substantial returns through appreciation.

Choose a location with low-cost homeowners insurance because they have the lowest risk of natural disasters: Insurance - ValuePenguinIf you follow the above process, you will now have a short list of potential cities that are very likely to appreciate much faster than others due to their strong fundamentals.

The property is in a B-class neighborhood, and while I’m comfortable managing coliving setups, I’m curious about any potential nuances around refinancing and insurance for this type of property.Are there specific loan types or lending policies I should know when refinancing a rent-by-the-room property?

Report him to your local licensing boards as well as make police reports, even if not a realtor he will get large fines and potentially criminal charges. 

@Akil MitchellFrom my experience, when buying a property, it's crucial to assess local building codes, potential de-conversion costs, and permit requirements.

My advice is to gather all of that information and present it to the potential buyers up front.

The premise of the time value of money struck me: "Money in hand today has earning potential, and we can turn money today into more money tomorrow by investing it."

I've been a few times to Killeen, Belton, CC, Temple area looking at potential purchases before I gave up.