@Cosmo DePinto The Huntsville market is tough right now.  

Just closed an off-market 8 plex for a cash 1031 exchange buyer near Reno, NV in Carson City. 

@Lucas DeAndrade how much knowledge do you think you've accumulated about the Akron market?

It's tough to swallow, but if it's not renting, it's likely as simple as the market won't bear the price you're asking.

I want to create a strong marketing plan before taking that step to help me achieve my goal of earning $50k in commissions.I’m hoping this group can help me with a few questions:1.

Quote from @John Paul Palace: Our plan was to invest locally, however our market here is tough.

-With my current role in my career and trajectory, I will be able to make the move out of midland in 1-2 years, so I would love the ability to leave and not worry about my home sitting on the market when we are trying to buy a home in Austin.Those are some of my thoughts and I would love to understand the reasoning for/ against this.

It's also helpful to consult a local real estate agent to understand market trends, including demand, vacancy rates, and rental growth patterns.

To determine what to offer on a rental property:Determine reasonable market rent, NOT the highest!

If rates drop, more buyers will come to the market and you can refinance to lower your monthly payment.