@Mason GriffinStarting with a duplex and using a VA loan is a wise decision for first-time homeowners since they often have cheaper interest rates and do not demand a down payment.

I've been there, and I felt the same way.Or you can give them an ultimatum, and demand payment, or begin proceedings to evict.

The gradual recovery of international travel and tourism could provide additional upside for the market, particularly for upper-tier properties.However, potential headwinds include:"- Flat population growth, which may limit organic demand increases- Economic uncertainties that could impact both business and leisure travelOverall, the Los Angeles hospitality market appears well-positioned for sustained performance improvement over the next several years, with upper-tier properties likely to see the strongest gains in ADR and RevPAR.Full Market Report: https://d2saw6je89goi1.cloudfront.net/uploads/digital_asset/...Contact me for a complimentary market valuation analysis report for your hospitality property today.

Specifically, BG should remain strong due to the local demand and anticipated growth in the area.2.

Perhaps a tool like this could help spot supply-demand imbalances and/or misspriced lots; then those under-$40k lots (avg) could be bought & resold for 1.3-1.5x.Here's a public test of the currently listed lots, three per state, suggested by the tool:GA:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Ralston-Ga...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/71-Laurel-...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Aubery-Ln-...ME:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/68-Quarry-...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/9-Surry-By...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Sunset-Hil...NC:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Old-Crows-...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Turkey-Run...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Bear-Cliff...NY:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Hemlock-Ln...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Middlefiel...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/231-Burke-...PA:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Purple-Mar...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/14-Pocono-...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Billy-Ln-L...VA:- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Dillards-H...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Egypt-Bend...- https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Riverbend-...The areas where the tool "looks" were pre-screened.

A recent economic report by Tatiana Bailey stated that over 10,000 new residents flow into El Paso County every year which is constantly driving up demand in the area. 

I say this for a couple of reasons. 1) You will be living in the property, so ultimately you want a property that is somewhere you would like to live 2) Better location will be far easier to rent & likely demand higher rents.Lastly, I am unsure if you have an Instagram, but I have a house-hacking physician assistant friend who posts a lot of great content about her experience in Pittsburgh @theinvestorpaGood luck Ashley!

With the rent demand in our area, you don't really need to put it in the MLS. 

Here was my plan.1. 1031 into one single apartment complex that would have a return that met my demand (6.5% or higher in a class B area.)IF I couldn't find that within 40 days I would2.

No capital calls, no defaults, strong demand, etc.