Smart tech, such as fast Wi-Fi, streaming services, and keyless entry, consistently gets positive feedback, as do luxury bathroom additions like plush towels and rain showers.

Starting with a single-family home in Kansas City is a smart move, and it sounds like you’re really digging into the numbers, which is super important for making informed decisions.From what you’ve shared, your offer of $140,000 with an 8% interest rate and a 20% down payment seems like a solid starting point.

@Sebastian AlborsIn my experience, buying a single-family home (SFH) in Asheville and house hacking with a family member like your brother can be a smart way to balance costs.

You might want to limit your visits though to avoid escalation.Short term if the smart lock is on his personal door just change it to a key if it's isn't working for him, you can always switch back later.

Again, not familiar with your market but your numbers seem conservative, which is smart.

You only get paid enough to continue.3) You don't need a dozen self-help books, all you need is action and self-discipline.4) YouTube University, podcasts, and the internet will only take you so far. 5) Book smarts make interesting conversation, street smarts make money.6) Find someone who is successful doing what you want to be doing and ask questions.

@Brady Ascheman To make the decision strictly from a Property Management standpoint you have to calculate your vacancy cost and cost to acquire a new tenant to know if a rental increase is even a smart play. 

That really isn't good enough in our opinion.Another option for you is if your property is in a realtively safe area, to install a wi-fi connected smart lock.

That is a very smart way to start your journey.

For those with limited funds, starting your journey through wholesaling, can be a smart move.