Having local family gave me a built-in support system, market familiarity, and the confidence to manage a property from a distance if needed.

If you can get in before a property hits the market, you can often negotiate a great win-win deal for everyone. 

.: Does anyone have any information about the short term rental market in Kyle Texas?

This is especially crucial in urban environments where every inch counts.Enhancing Market AppealIncorporating elements that attract tenants—like natural light, flexible layouts, and sustainability features—can significantly increase a property's desirability.

It is a very competitive market and units in the tens of thousands.

I’m targeting assets between 25-100 units located in high-growth markets that exhibit strong fundamentals.

RE isn't the stock market. 

However, I made the decision when interest rate was lower and there was support for an appreciating real estate market.

I have looked at other coastal markets that are less expensive than Charleston proper.

STRs also avoid automatic classification as passive if rented for seven days or fewer per tenant.To maximize tax benefits, maintain detailed logs of all hours worked on activities like tenant communication, cleaning, maintenance, and marketing.