@Jeremy Bloom  the rag on the thermostat can be beat by placing a remote thermostat that is set to the legally required temperature with that remote thermostat actually controlling the temperature.

While S8 can be appealing for its steady payments, in my experience, the returns often aren’t worth the effort, especially for newer investors.

Start small and start simple - hit a good solid single that pays you every month - I will aim for bigger returns through flipping or refinancing once i have a steady stream of cash to help offset the risk those things bring.  

Multifamily properties and long-term rentals are fantastic strategies for building steady cash flow and long-term wealth.

A minimum temperature of 55 oF must be maintained inside your Rental Unit at all times; damage to the Premises resulting from you not doing so is your sole responsibility.19.

Low crime, steady employment opportunities in the surrounding areas as well as Appleton. 

Getting a steady, reliable paycheck is awesome and it is how you keep yourself lendable and scalable.This - "transition out of a 9-5 as soon as possible" - is not what you should be saying at 25 years old.

just don't do a lease. as others have mentioned, this forces the buyer of the property to take over the lease (if its even allowed/ they qualify) and it certainly does make the property a little tougher to sell. i'm also doing a house hack, and here in CA, its made a world of difference for me. the bulk of our energy usage is in the summer when we want to run the a/c. my bill stays a constant $228/mo (i pocketed the tax credit and simply financed the panels after that grace period). instead of getting an $800 bill in the summer months, we run the a/c at a constant temperature 24/7 on auto, stay comfortable, and i typically get a little bit coming back at the end of the year. don't expect to pocket this "little bit back" by being conservative with your useage, it sort of is a use-it-or-lose-it situation... i think i got $54 back this year.

While it provides a steady income stream and potential appreciation, it demands active management, thorough tenant screening, and may involve higher vacancy risks compared to traditional leases.

I'd agree with mortgage news daily - the "average mortgage rate" generally tracks very very closely with the 10-year treasury yield (+ a somewhat steady spread) - google and yahoo finance on that are pretty handy