It costs more so may or may not be the best value if styles change and the floor looks dated in 10 years.

In NJ its pretty easy to find the same style house right around the corner or block.But to your question, never rely on what's listed on tax records or what agents put down.

Parking, noise, use of utilities, density, beauty/style, are only a few of the considerations when a conditional use permit or zoning variance is granted.  

Purchase price: $199,700 Cash invested: $39,700 This is a colonial style building that was originally a single family home converted decades ago to a duplex.

My question is will landlord value staging/ styling for Airbnb/ short term rentals ?

We also added a much needed kitchen renovation that included new appliances, tile flooring, quartz counter tops and white shaker style cabinets.

He is a very people oriented person!

Ultimately everyone's FI number is based on where income intersects life style.

The most common portfolio style loan in Texas is a 20 year adjustable rate loan.

You can taylor the cash flow/equity built characteristics by selecting the appropriate style of investment.... ie., Core, Core+ style deals for cash flow or value-add/opportunistic style deals to assume more risk but build equity.But IMO, the best way to 'passively' build long-term wealth is to invest in prime properties in areas of traditionally high appreciation or try to identify areas that are appreciating (Austin, Columbus, Wyoming, etc.)