I’ve seen some short-term rental investors take advantage of this setup by adjusting their listing based on seasonal demand, but I’m curious about real-world experiences.For those of you who have lock-off properties, I’d love to hear:✅ Which strategy made you more money—renting it as one larger unit or as two smaller ones?

The rental demand remains strong, and investors typically see stable appreciation and occupancy rates.

Ithaca is heavily dependent on the two colleges.Student rentals are going empty, in particular in the larger and older apartments.With all of the new construction, is there any existing student rental (or other) that will remain in demand? 

The correlation is related to supply and demand.

Rentals, on the other hand, give you steady income with 5-6% returns, backed by strong demand (54% renter households) and affordable rents averaging $1,783 for single-family homes.

While Mass Ave is highly desirable, you might find better deals in up-and-coming areas like Near Eastside, Riverside, or Mapleton-Fall Creek, which offer solid appreciation potential and rental demand.

Getting a real estate license is a different kettle of fish.

In addition to Decatur, consider areas like Druid Hills, Kirkwood, and East Lake, which offer good rental demand and accessibility to Emory.

Some markets to check out: Lake Tahoe (high demand but strict permits), Sonoma/Napa (wine tourism, tight restrictions), Gold Country (lower buy-in, seasonal demand), and Mendocino Coast (beautiful but limited STRs).SoCal spots like Big Bear and Joshua Tree tend to be more STR-friendly.

Hey Gavin, great question.Tariffs can certainly impact the economy, but real estate markets tend to respond in more nuanced ways depending on location, supply-demand dynamics, and investor sentiment rather than broad, immediate declines.A few things to consider:Local Market Fundamentals – Instead of assuming a market-wide drop, look at how tariffs might specifically affect your market in Beaverton, OR.