Making smaller apartments from single family isn't going to go over well either because people are used to getting more square footage for their money, unlike in NYC.Micron is putting a chip factory in Clay, which is northeast of Syracuse.

I think white would look much better, but I am worried that's going to be a lot more work and I also fear how well the white paint would hold up over time (they are rental units I know they'll take a beating and potentially chip/ scratch).

I also like Oak Park, Forest Park, and River Forest however the barrier to entry is a bit higher in those neighborhoods.If that deal doesn't work on to the next one!

Looking to get into my first STR in the next few months out in the Knoxville/Oak Ridge/Gatlinburg area(s)....I understand getting average daily rates, occupany rates, mortgage, saving for maintenance/CapEx.

I would recommend you looking in areas such as Live Oak, Schertz, Lackland Anything really above 410.

Granite is quite effective as it is scratch, stain and chip resistant.

I think this would be smart cards with a chip, but not sure.

Plus John Warren has a great Western Suburbs meetup in the Oak Park area.

Example: the floor plan that I’m doing on oak island is 3 br 2 bath with unfinished bonus room (at time of listing that’s how it will read) - on pylons cost is about $190-200k for build.

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