Investing in land is an old method and it does a good job at holding value.

I'd also have a hard move out date along with the lawyers (or whoever handles your closing-I'm in Canada where it isn't always the same as the US) holding back a large enough amount to get her to move out on time and leave the place in good condition.

While it’s tempting to make exceptions to get someone into a unit, we’ve found that it’s better to hold out for more qualified applicants who are more likely to stay long-term without creating problems down the line.

Is it long term buy-and-hold with appreciation as your primary objective or short term cash flow?

Both parties as long as I can remember want interest rates at 0. in order to inflate the assets of their donor pool which holds stocks, bonds and real estate.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Elizabeth Lake.

The taxing on marijuana should help us continue to hit the thresholds needed to keep dropping the income tax to zero. Nice development for the state. It will be great when fully legal! Progress is progress! 

Laminate countertops can hold up pretty well and if damaged, will need to come out of the security deposit - lower cost product, so a larger percent of it gets paid for if damaged. 

Townhomes have extra holding costs in HOA and could limit your renting ability.

We are seeing co-living investors be able to obtain strong cashflow vs. the traditional long term rental where price points are below $320k or so.I'd pick a sub-market that you have confidence in holding over the next 5 - 10 years.Personally, I like the northern parts of the metro (Kennesaw, Acworth, Cartersville) for LTR and Dekalb, Clayton, Fulton) for Co-living.Feel free to ping me if you'd like to chat - happy to help!