Rents are super-high, so the chance to rent a private room for less than what your tenant would pay for their own studio or 1BR apartment would be attractive to potential tenants.However, you must figure out a way to qualify to rent the apartment yourself.  

So I have to figure out how to attract them, and at the right price.

Maybe the unfinished basement becomes a "wellness space" and you can attract yogis and hippie coaches and upsell for retreats. 

Additionally, these attract a lot of inexperienced buyers who started in the single family or four plex space who are trying to go bigger. 

Having immediate and constant control of property, plus value add is the most attractive part of REI. $300k in liquidity is certainly a good starting point.

(i.e. no market loss, has death benefit, attracted to access before age 59.5, etc..)

I was attracted by them in their FB post.

This is using updated data from the MLS and Redfin.Median Sales Price: $382k (down 2%)Median Single Family Price: $433kMedian Townhome Price: $333kMedian Condo Price: $270kAverage DOM: 35Number of Homes Sold: 296 (down 6%)Homes receive 2 offers on average.19% of homes sell above asking still.Average Sale-to-List Price of 98%67% of homes utilize a price drop to attract buyers.The most popular neighborhoods were:- Brier Creek- North Hills- Downtown- West CaryAccording to CBS News: "Raleigh is #2 hottest real estate market in the US, Durham is #4, according to 2024 rankings"Inventory is still below the "norm" but significantly higher than it has been in recent years.

I would say that as long as you are close to major hospitals, universities, company headquarters, airports, tourist attractions, or beaches, you'll generally be pretty safe in getting your desired return.

My last property, which should have been very attractive to voucher holders, had 100+ inquiries, 20+ applicants, and... 1 was a S8 voucher holder.I chose a cash paying tenant and she's amazing!