Housing affordability is definitely a hot topic in Texas these days.

First, the syndicator who’s not long term - just really into what’s “hot” at the moment, figures he’s no longer going to make any more money, so loses interest.  

I am hopeful we will see another interest rate drop and have a hot Spring market. 

I've seen complaints from other STR owners with photos of laminate counters with burn rings from hot pots, which won't happen with granite. 

This raises the operational costs for hosts.Compliance with Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT): STR operators must collect and remit the city’s HOT (9% for San Antonio and 1.75% for Bexar County)​. 

I do not recommend backyard especially if you have a pool or hot tub and certainly nothing interior!

Perhaps some reciprocal is to tone it down and not come in hot as my teenagers call it!   

He was overwhelmed at first with all the "insider" stuff: the 1031 exchanges, cash-on-cash returns, and figuring out what an ideal cap rate is, especially in a hot market like Dallas.

Is anyone familiar with the real estate market in hot cities in Mississippi?  

What is the cost of an HVAC system vs. a heat pump vs. forced hot water vs. baseboard and what is the cost to the tenant?