Same goes across markets.

You need to know how to analyze property and then systematically evaluate property on a daily or weekly basis to stay on top of the market. 

I remember a buddy who once represented a client in the Santa Cruz Mountains.. this client turned an old barn into a shared art studio and invited local artists to rent the space, which ended up boosting inccome in ways they never imagined.The Redwood market can be tricky because of environmental restrictions, zoning quirks, and limited inventory.

If you live there you probably have a good handle on the subtle market dynamics.One significant risk of buying any property out of state is that you have a lot less knowledge and first hand experience with all the nuances of that specific market.

Early on, rents would remain market-aligned to ensure the portfolio generates the income needed to cover expenses, pay investors, and reinvest in expansion.

Before you move out in two years, see what niche of tenants you like, and see if you can market accordingly.

I would test one as MTR and maybe one as STR, depending on your market.

So it really just comes down to figuring out what solution works for a given market, but it's yet another great thing about real estate: having options!

Price is probably above market,  17k down finance 75k @ 3.8% 35 yr amortization.  3 year balloon.  

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