In 2017 we started our journey with long-term buy-and-hold investment properties in the Memphis, TN area after selling a property that we were losing money on every month in NOVA that we purchased as a primary residence in Jan 2007 (talk about all-time bad timing) and then had to move with the Navy in 2009 (2nd all-time worst timing).

You can have some student housing, regular long-term rentals, and even some STRs if you choose.

It’s great to see that you're interested in flips, long-term holds, and multifamily/commercial investments.

If my goal is turnkey/buy and hold properties, should CoC really matter?

I’ve seen folks panic and act like they’re about to be stuck holding a ticking time bomb, but if you structure the contract properly, give yourself a decent inspection or feasibility period, and understand local investor demand, you’ll rarely end up empty-handed.

New to RE investing, have watched tons of BP episodes.My goal is to pursue mid-long term buy and hold rental properties, either single or multi-family.

Write out clear SOPs for every process, hire great team members, and hold them accountable.

Did they hold them up at gun point?

Are you looking for long term rentals for buy and hold?

So take into consideration the holding costs of making no money for years into the process.