However, if you may experience more appreciation in the home compared to a 4-plex.

Any ideas for the 4acres on Highway 111 in Lavaca county would be greatly appreciated.

We (and others who appreciate these properties) tend to be very respectful of each property and always leave it better than we found it (think “leave no trace” principles).

Equity vs Appreciation.  

Appreciate any input 

I appreciate your willingness to share your experience in Fort Wayne—that would definitely be helpful.Since you’re no longer in the area, do you happen to know anyone who might be available to serve as boots on the ground?

Any information is appreciated!

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Condos don't appreciate at the same rate as single family homes, and you are always a newly elected board away from STRs getting banned in your building. 

Any suggestions would be appreciated .