The property offered a balanced investment opportunity—enough to significantly enhance its value through renovations, yet manageable in scope and cost.

Should I invest something long term(ie stock market) or is there a better short term opportunity that I’m not thinking of.  

The rental market conditions are slightly tight, indicating a healthy demand for rental properties.Student housing continues to be an attractive investment opportunity due to its recession-resistant nature and consistent demand.

You will also be less likely to miss opportunities for tax deductions, etc, because you’ve been tracking all along rather than pulling everything together at the end of the year.

I am writing to explore rental opportunities for a recently renovated property that has been 90% restored following fire damage.

What has been the conversion of those leads to signed opportunities?

In the long run, I want to have properties that are producing strong cash flow (eventually would love to own small apartment buildings and syndicate larger deals), but it seems that focusing on cash flow and reinvesting those cash flows will be a slower process than focusing on properties prime for appreciation or with opportunities for forced appreciation.

The opportunity cost of losing potential market gains in your retirement fund should also be considered.

I'm currently exploring opportunities in real estate, particularly in accounting roles.

That’s an exciting opportunity, Ashley!