Buffalo, New York, has once again been named the nation’s hottest housing market for 2025, marking the first time a city has held this title in consecutive years.

Our city holds a lot of gems if you know where to find them.

When changing out a window for a bigger one, be certain to know the city codes.

You'd also need to establish a budget, and secure a master insurance policy. i THINK you need to do these things before reaching out to your municipality to have it converted officially with the county or city but they would be the first ask for steps in order.i will add, this would make financing on these units a bit challenging, as in the mortgage world, at least initially, they would be considered "non-warrantable" condos.

Given your situation, a property closer to Nashville might be more advantageous for short-term rentals like Airbnb, as proximity to a popular city typically attracts more guests and higher rental income.

The population isn't as high but you will be riding the appreciation and target those who want to be close to the major city.

One of the SF (which if I go this route will be my starter home) is at the heart of my city within a 10 minute drive from almost EVERYTHING while the second is a bit on the outskirts and near all of our oil and gas company's (hundreds as per google).  

Because of that low barrier to entry, plenty of investors from all over are looking at this city.

An auto body shop across the street that "stores" cars needing work there.Since abandoning the home, major landscaping would also be needed to clean up the walkway to the water.

They acknowledged that if the tenant wants it adjusted to exclude that area then we'll revise, but they want to charge for the entire space...to them it is an integral component to leasing the yard since the City mandates screening landscape.