Quote from @Samuel Coronado: Huntsville long term will get a better % ROI than Atlanta.

The picture they have on Zillow vs one of the several I have with the same view:I don't know who your current PMC is, but I had to switch from my initial one in Warren, MI as it was taking too long to get a renter placed. 

Purchase price: $645,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Two Unit property with lots of living space3000 sqftOne parking spotBrand new kitchen addedW/D in both unitsGood for Long term / Mid Term / Short Term What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Apply for a dimensional variance on the vacant lot to allow a smaller lot and/or setback so it can be built upon.Your best first steps are to sketch a plan, possibly with an engineer's help, then contact the zoning department to discuss your idea with them to get informal feedback on your liklihood of success before you spend a lot of money.

Quote from @Ben Trageser: If you live in your short-term rental (STR) property in a future year after claiming depreciation, depreciation recapture does not occur immediately.

You will both incur long term capital gains. 

I'm passionate about creating secure, long-term housing solutions that balance tenant stability with strong returns.

Quote from @Nathan Gesner: There were a couple experienced investors on the forums that loved to tell everyone they could manage a short-term rental in just five minutes a week. 

I have rented out this home short term before and have been successful but I don't have any experience with 12 month leases.  

My main goals with these initial projects are:1.Gaining valuable insights into the local market.2.Getting hands-on experience with out-of-state investing, particularly when it comes to remodels and managing from afar.3.Testing the entire BRRRR process to see if it’s the right strategy for me long-term.If all goes well, I’d love to scale up and explore multi-family projects.