Over time, rents may increase, improving your cash flow, and you’ll gain equity and valuable experience managing tenants and property operations.

I’m more a fan of Boone rather than Asheville (in NC speak) - the smaller, more authentic mountain experience rather than the touristy mountain regions.

What’s been your experience?

The rental market is already showing signs of recovery:Spring Is Coming: Historically, the rental market picks up momentum in the spring as tenants prepare to move during warmer months or ahead of the school year.Early 2025 Trends Are Positive: In just the first week of January, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in rental applications, suggesting pent-up demand from renters who delayed their searches in November and December.What Landlords Can Do NowTo make the most of this recovery, consider:Refreshing Your Listings: Update your photos, descriptions, and pricing to ensure your properties stand out.Offering Incentives: Temporary discounts or move-in bonuses can help fill vacancies quickly.Being Patient: The market is already bouncing back, so don’t panic if your property takes a bit longer to lease than usual.What’s been your experience?

I’ve had a great experience with Brian Hartsell at key properties for my vegas properties. 

This experience reinforced the need for efficient budgeting and timely execution to ensure profitability.

- In our opinion/experience, it's important for an OOS investor to understand the "lay of the land".

Do not deal with any of the individuals mentioned in this thread:https://www.biggerpockets.com/...I outline my experience and many others weighed in. 

I also know from experience that if you have damages from frozen pipes the insurance co. will try to 1) verify that the property was occupied and 2) verify that the heat was turned on ( for example they could request a copy of the heating bill).

Any insights, advice, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!