I can see an advantage to having a full service place vs a simple room.

If rates come down and I already own a lot of property, aren't I in a better position to take advantage of the great rates? 

We started taking the Houston phone book which was huge and by category and just flip pages and put our finger down without looking for a selection. 

lots of good books out there on this but I personally boil things down into the following 6 categories. 1. seller finance2.

It is a buy and hold investment property recently remodeled.current land approx $250Kcurrent home $250K - 300K Depending on your rental rate, you might want to look at the DSCR rental loans, the advantage to getting a loan vs. selling, is 1 you don't pay taxes on the loan amount, 2. your property continues to cash flow, and appreciate. 

., single-family homes, multi-family units) to diversify my investments.10.Focus on Cash Flow: I’ll prioritize properties that generate consistent positive cash flow, ensuring that rental income covers all expenses, including mortgage payments, maintenance, and management fees.11.Long-Term Hold: I’ll hold properties long-term to benefit from appreciation and tax advantages.

Even if you’re making interest payments, having liquidity can be advantageous in a dynamic market.Speed and Scale: Real estate deals often require quick action.

With Denver facing an affordable housing crisis, this change falls under the category of "Duh, about time." 

here's how you do it: you save up enough to house hack, and then you house hack.if you're asking if you should become a home inspector to get a slight advantage - i have no idea. 

I am convinced that we are a headed for a major recession and temporary decrease in property values, but you have to have money to take advantage of the buying opportunities.Hope this helps.