By maximizing net operating income now, you are positioning yourself for a stronger refinance when rates drop​.Looking Ahead: The 2026-2027 OpportunityIn my view, 2026-2027 is shaping up to be a critical period for the real estate market.

This could cover your mortgage and let you sell when the market is stronger.

It's due to an organic shortage of homes in the entire US economy. 

Research the local economy, crime rate, property inspection, market rents, vacancy rates, and consider financing options, tenant screening, and zoning laws.Good luck!

To afford pay-by-the-night rooms (room rates are up 37% since 2021), some evicted renters scrape together extra money, sometimes for only $2 an order, driving for apps like Grubhub or DoorDash—essential jobs in the eviction economy.

Picture the economy as a 777 happily flying around.   

You mention market appreciation is good for a $100k home - throw away the last four years and what was the appreciation from 2012-2019 - that is what you should be looking at.I saw this with people in shenandoah va raving about how appreciation is awsome etc (during covid) - of course it was everywhere was appreciating, but now that we are back to a more normal economy -- I would not look at the past few years appreciation and look back to prior to see if it truly is an appreciating area.

The Waco market has stronger than anticipated numbers.

It found the five most landlord-friendly states to be:West VirginiaArkansasLouisianaNorth CarolinaAlabamaAlabama residents enjoy a low cost of living and a thriving economy.

It sounds like you starting on a much stronger footing than many syndicators were when they got started.