It is more expensive to buy in Chandler, but I have been moving East this entire time and every time I go a little bit more East I find the tenants are that much better and life is just easier. 

At some point, the juice isn't worth the squeeze for us and we just want to enjoy life. 

Would you buy a property where you have to give half the profits away for life? 

And since I would like to go back to it being a STR when some of my life calms down in a year or 2, it doesn't make tons of sense to get rid of it all and then start again!

Sorry I didn't get back on here soon enough, life gets busy! 

And because it’s a logistics hub (FedEx HQ, major distribution centers, and growing industries), rental demand stays strong.I’ve been in Memphis my whole life and have spent over two decades helping investors navigate this market and build profitable rental portfolios here.

The tenant laws in New York make life as a property owner way harder. 

I don't think those are bad things and sometimes the personal decision for your ideal life outweighs the "conventional hold forever" decision.You have options, that's the best place you can be.

Think basic, durable furniture that looks good but can withstand college life.4.

My mom is nearing the end of her life and has left me and my two brothers her condo in Hawaii.