Repair leak (in progress, finished by the end of next week.

Just because there are listings doesn't mean it is legal.I am betting those folks will be facing some big fines when the hammer eventually comes down.

Running an STR is infinitely easier when you live close by, and progressively harder with distance.

I've never heard of a Work Comp waiver - it's possible it exists in some states.If you have a person who would normally be defined as your employee for Work Comp purposes and they get seriously maimed on your project site I'm betting that waiver isn't worth the paper it's printed on.

Looking at Airbnb/Vrbo (30+ day stays), Furnished Finder, and even scanning Zillow and Facebook group for comps is likely going to be your best bet.

He did give me an idea of how the area has progressed over the years in which he did say it has been slow and somewhat steady progression when it comes to improving the neighborhood.

I bet that electric bill will be HIGH with that put in.

I tell all my clients how important it is to buy with vacant units.If you only have $100K and living for free is an absolute must, then your best bet is to look in markets like Birmingham (I own a triplex there) or others in similar price points.

And you are right, it is a big risk betting on the appreciation.Our strategy to wait to buy the bigger house originated from the multiple factors (interest rates, inflated prices, no need for moving just for elementary school and unstable professional life).

All this to say I do love tracking progress just to stay motivated if nothing else.