It’s growing fast, has good schools, and offers affordable homes compared to Houston.

TBH ink of all the large builders who could take advantage of this as well as people buying homes and being fraudulent with saying they are owner occupied.I am not a fan if tinkering with the real estate market, let it take its natural course which is slow moving but like anything it always moves to a normi also don't view it as interest rate jail I view it as interest rate heaven because those who have the low rates are in utopia compared to others and they don't want to leave a good thing. 

If you're strictly seeking off-market deals, I recommend connecting with and working with a reliable/resourceful wholesaler instead of a real estate agent.

Then it has an expense tracker to compare budgets to actuals during project execution.  

What is the interest rate on borrowing compared to the rate you are earning, then take into consideration the tax consequences. 

You will likely need to rehab for any strategy but Co-Living will be more bedroom additions which is less cost compared to kitchen and bath remodels that are more needed for furnished rentals. 

I'd like to know your thoughts/advice on how to compare long-term and mid-term rentals.

Are there any specific areas that are reasonably priced compared to the cities? 

It’s a cleaner, more reliable solution, and while the higher subscription cost can feel like a drawback, it’ll save you a lot of headaches and time in the long run.

You will quickly see how you compare in all those categories.