Remove the draconian anti-landlord legislation and I think you could see a return of many landlords and SFR's in particular.  11000 landlords quit Seattle in 2022, this is the number that has not renewed their rental registration.

Financially this deal makes sense; however, I am concerned with the safety aspect… I must live there for a year since I am looking for an FHA loan.There are areas close by that i know can have criminal activity but I am uncertain about this specific area (1-2 mile radius).

Indianapolis, Indiana, is noted for its affordability, investor-friendly legislation, and high rental demand.

amerika incarcerates more people than any other country. so not unusual. everyone deserves get honest chance qualify for a safe place live. 5. if really uncertain any felon tenant can get bonded to lower risk and should require renters insurance and pay security deposit. just  like all other qualifing candidates even dirt bag govt workers who make these dumb regs into law.6. 

I'm considering two investment options and am torn between them:Don't forget to take future legislation into account.

Lastly, don't forget to look into STR legislation and what might be coming down the line for that area.

Legislation passed in 2023 changed this for the state of Washington. 

I'm uncertain whether to wait until we settle down before starting our real estate investment journey or to purchase a home at our next location and rent it out when we move again.

Egg on my face, and I am now happy to admit that I am a (long ago) law school drop-out.I still have not found a more up to date (free) source of the statute than my original source, and can’t tell whether this version of the Bill I just found is the final version signed into law: https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2024-signed-legislation/hb-404/downloadIf it is, then it appears that a 3 business day notice “… shall be posted in sealed envelope conspicuously on the door of the property and delivered via any additional method or methods agreed upon in the rental agreement.”

Doing so places all involved parties at risk, and I fear will attract the attention of legislators thanks to those who do things carelessly.Instead, stay in the deal by closing on the purchase and selling with a wrap.