Do people have reservations about long-term rentals - are short-term rentals better?

For the 10 year period spanning December 2014-2024, single-family prices in Austin nearly doubled, yielding an annualized appreciation rate of ~9.4% in that period.With inflation close to its 2% target and an uptick in the labor market, The Federal Reserve may be taking a break from rate cuts.

If cash flow is what you are after, set up a coffee trailer, wash houses, sell digital assets, launch a Shopify store, set up ATMs, buy a title company, coin laundry, a party rental business a car body shop etc.. and then invest the cash flow in real estate! 

That way, you keep more in reserves and have more to put towards your next house hack.

$50k-$100k is the investment I am willing and comfortable to make as down payment / repairs, etc. i have more cash reserves 

You’ll thank me when eviction drama hits, or turnover costs come calling.Fines = Behavior TrainingSometimes, tenants behave worse than toddlers at a candy store.

Don’t forget heloc, DSCR, 2nd on primary, borrow from retirement accounts, credit card cash advance, property reserves, home improvement store credit, etc etc.

This halts production for anyone that is that far along - you can't just pick up trusses at your local hardware store - they are engineered for the job via the plans. 

Start small, build a reserve fund, and work with local experts to ensure your first investment is a solid one.Good luck!

It's nothing like fancy pants hanging around kitchen stores picking out just the right cabinet door and handle pulls.