My current biggest property is an 8 unit apartment building and it is definitely a horse of a different color compared to my 2-3 unit properties.

By obtaining quotes from these specialized tradesmen, you may be able to save money compared to having a general contractor outsource the work.Additionally, by doing the painting yourself, you can save on labor costs and potentially improve your overall budget.

When compared to bigger complexes in desirable neighborhoods, these properties could have a higher potential for cash flow.Examine Financing alternatives: Look into financing alternatives, such as FHA loans with low down payments, that are geared for first-time homebuyers or owner-occupants.

If you want to compare rates a specific property, it's best to compare quotes side by side.

Lots of coastal money hoovering up deals that look like major bargains compared to where they live and/or what they are used to... 

I think this technology will continue to improve over time giving more battery power and additional capabilities.Even the less expensive brands have worked well in our communities, I guess we will see how they compare over the next few years.

@Danny Van- thanks  1) if you have some equity in the property - you might consider getting a HELOC in place now  in case you  want to use any  equity in the future ...Its  easier to get a heloc in place on a primary home as compared to a rental  2) contact your insurance agent and  ask for an  estimate for how the insurance coverage and premium will  change  3) consider  a proeprty management firm if you dont want to  self  manage  4)  get any forms and  processes  in place  (  leases / credit checks / bank accounts/  etc ....)

The market does slow in the winter, but people still move, especially in areas with decent weather.You need to study the market constantly and know how you compare to the competition.

Additionally, Ohio's generally landlord-friendly legal environment, compared to Philadelphia, makes it an appealing investment location.

I do not have previous data to compare bookings because we purchased the property and immediately hired the designer but I wholeheartedly believe that our bookings especially for longer stays are correlated to our property having amenities and design language that attracts people.