The biggest hurdle I see with arbitrage is developing a pitch to use when approaching landlords, which you can probably do with a little research on BP and ChatGPT.

The biggest question you need to ask yourself is if you are doing this to afford a property you otherwise couldn’t afford or to save money period, that will lead to very different conclusions about where/if to buy. 

I have a client in KC that has acquired 45 SFRs and is just now looking to buy MF properties.Two of the biggest things to consider when buying a commercial property (5+) versus a 1-4 MF is cost (e.g., the appraisal for 5+ is at least $2k-$3k) and the financing structure by lenders because Fannie/Freddie don't generally buy loans for commercial properties.So, for you personally, the biggest driver for the type of your next property is probably going to be the amount of a down payment/equity you can put in the property.

Nice to spot your introduction.. what's the biggest hurdle you're seeing in today's market?

My biggest problem is contractors who can’t keep a timeline, and that’s really slowing me down.

Lastly, what’s been the biggest surprise about being a landlord so far?

Biggest discussion topic: Will STR numbers be UP or DOWN for investors in 2025??  

I'm also concerned older homes have already seen their biggest jump in capital appreciation and don't have as much potential for price growth compared to newer homes.What are your thoughts on older homes?

The Midwest and Northeast saw the biggest year-over-year growth in new-home sales, with jumps of 40.3% and 25.9%, respectively.

Quote from @Joy Daniels: I manage short-term rentals in the Sarasota area, and I'm always looking for innovative ways to boost occupancy rates year-round.From your experience, what marketing strategies have had the biggest impact on keeping your properties booked?