Smaller markets like Ocala, Spring Hill, and Palmetto can be great for affordable buy-and-hold strategies, while Gainesville offers unique student rental potential.

The downside is that everyone does it and unless you have something quite unique, you will deal with lots of competition and seasonality.

States like Nevada, Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania each offer unique opportunities, from Nevada’s no state income tax to Ohio’s affordable B-class neighborhoods, Michigan’s up-and-coming cities, and Pennsylvania’s mix of cash flow and appreciation.

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Your background gives you a unique edge in making that pitch.

Even though your market might prove expensive, I would exhaust all options before ruling it out.Truth is, you have a unique competitive advantage in your market.  

I’d love to hear from fellow self-managing landlords about the biggest lessons you’ve learned along the way—whether it’s handling difficult move outs, maintenance strategies, or unique ways to streamline day-to-day operations.

This is significantly lower than the mid west in the US.A really nice thing over there is that rents are often payed once per year.Dubai have a very consentrated power and decision organ which leads to very low predictability.

@Allison Littman To structure the purchase creatively, you could split the $600k transaction into a $400k purchase agreement and a $200k charitable donation to the seller’s tax-exempt organization.

Look into Baselane it’s designed specifically for real estate investors, You get automated rent collection, expense tracking, it makes it easier to manage properties, stay organized, and keep up with your finances.