This year’s most popular areas are known for being fast-growing cities with plenty of new development, with healthy job growth in Florida and Texas in particular.

he does some incredibly detailed walkthroughs on BRRRRs and flips and he covers the types of costs that are often overlooked. 

Quote from @Fernando Martin-Gullans: Hey y’all, I’m a retail investor with 2 SFH rentals worth a combined ~$650k looking to utilize some of my stored equity to buy more out-of-state properties, but I’m not quite sure how best to proceed given that my interest rates are incredibly low (leaning me away from refinancing) and neither property is owner-occupied (which I believe prevents me from using a HELOC).

I can answer your first question: Logan is home to the stunningly beautiful - and extremely popular - Hocking Hills State Park.

DSCR recently came popular in the loan brokerage and private credit space with the rise of STRs and MTRs.Your local bank lenders will have the best rates typically.  

In a great and popular location with rising rents and upside on price with renovations but also that will cost in the short term to improve the property. 

Any insights, advice, or similar experiences would be incredibly valuable.Thanks so much for your help!

Due to the popularity and scarcity of these properties in Nashville, it would be difficult to find a property meeting the STR requirements given a proposed purchase price of ~$300-350k.Additionally, your situation is a bit unique as it sounds like you may be living away from your primary residence more often than not, and as such, I also recommend you confirm with a lender whether this situation would qualify for this type of (primary residence) loan.

This is an incredible community to call home!

5+ unit buildings in solid areas are incredibly tough to find.