We had a very slight increase recently in the smaller of the two investments.

As a starting point: -If they work full time and make $700k a year -Don't want to or can't spend time self managing a short-term rental -Don't have a spouse who wants to take the lead on managing the rentals They are likely not going to directly reduce their taxable income with real estate year-to-year. 

The Birmingham market has been showing steady growth, with increasing demand for both single-family homes and multi-family properties.

Mobile homes can sometimes be more expensive to insure, so it’s good to shop around for quotes.Resale Value: If you ever decide to sell the mobile home, understand that its value might not increase over time.

It's a part of my self directed IRA.

I am looking into buying my first self storage facility.

If I self-manage at Encore, do our guests get access to water park?  

And, if you are self-managing, definetaly get rid of the one that is far away.

The key is to buy a distressed multi-unit or single-family home with space to rent out, rehab it to increase value, refinance to pull out equity, and then continue living in one unit while renting out the others.

The investor must consider whether the potential property value increase or other benefits outweigh this loss.