This means that appreciation there is really really slow.

Quote from @Oj Brown: Airdna I hear ya - i just feel like their data is somewhat limited and to be used as a rough estimate, along with airbnb calculator (not to mention that site is god awful slow)

I didn't conduct a deep dive in to the neighborhood comps but this initial observation points to a pricing issue.

I'm what people might describe as a "jack of all trades, master of none" (although at this point, due to my current career, I have a fairly deep understanding of interest theory, loan amortization, assessing risk, and certain other financial topics).

They are a bit slow and clunky on the communications but we did it!

I am not currently house hacking, but this allows me to rent the home for a profit when we move out in 6 months, which would be impossible if I took out a new loan to purchase.I have blog post on this topic if anyone wants a little more of a deep dive into the powerful strategy of combining these two methods!

Appreciation is just the cherry on top.The last few years Toledo somewhat caught up with appreciation but I believe we are capped now.It's a slow moving market and always behind the rest of the country.There is just not enough demand/infrastructure growth like in other markets to support continued appreciation.Historical data shows the Toledo market appreciating at the pace of inflation which is nothing to brag about hehe.IMO, it's a cashflow play and you should consider building a larger portfolio because it will be safer.Owning 1-2 properties can be a "hit and a miss" and really not the providers or PM's fault.There is a high likelihood of turnover so it's important to build a larger portfolio.If you experience "drama" on 1 or 2 properties, the other 4-5 are performing and can subsidize any losses incurred on the few that temporarily aren't performing.Wishing you much success

Before diving too deep into property searches, it's wise to first determine your financing options.

When you buy deep and try to reno, have a RE attorney besides you to walk through how to form teams and construct contracts to people work for you and you don't get tied up.

Our PF cabin seems slow, but the numbers aren't really that far off from last year.I heard Dollwood has record numbers year after year.