I did notice end of 2024 to be more active and January to continue that streak compared to 2023 and start of 2024.

For a long-term rental, would a small multifamily in Raleigh be necessary to break even and cover the mortgage compared to a SFH?

Reach out if you would like to compare options or revenue potential for different homes and communities. 

Even cash flow on a decent property from years ago doesn’t compare to the appreciation over the same time.I have seen cash flow investors that end up investing in Ohio or some other C or D neighborhood regret their decision after realizing there is zero appreciation in those places and cash flow won’t even cover a major expense if something happens. 

Is there anything specific I should focus on during the due diligence process, particularly regarding title and document inspection, compared to a traditional sale?

When I ran the numbers compared to US real estate, the added leverage potential here meant that it was not worth the additional hassle to continue investigating Dubai. 

A good PM can often get higher rent to offset their cost because they manage at arms length compared to the owner who may be worried about charging market because it’s “too high”.

My goal is to offer an affordable monthly payment that competes with renting a comparable property and offers a benefit to paying a bit more to "own". 

A lot more important compared to newer construction homes where you don't have to deal with certain things when it comes to either of those.Many other nuances but those are just a few that come to mind.

In Philadelphia the fundamentals are strong: leading industries/employers are in the Education and Medical fields which are known to be stable, proximity to NYC and DC, national airport, port city, affordability compared to mid-atlantic predecessors.