Or will rates continue to stay high?

Hi, I would also emphasize to stay away from Foundation Property Management.

Be mindful that there are rules that the lenders want you to check off.Furthermore, there are other rules on the tax side where you want to normally be under to get the most tax benefits.The magic number in both instances is '14 days'Lenders want you to stay atleast 14 days to meet the secondary home requirement.The tax accountant normally wants you to stay less than 14 days or 10% of the days it was used as a rental to treat it as a rental and not as a personal residence.Best of luck!

No Double Closings or Hard MoneySince the seller stays on title, I don’t have to use hard money or worry about double closing fees.

How do we stay in the real estate game while minimizing our risks? 

You could also consider doing some value-add projects (if you have time/know how) to build even more equity if your specific neighborhood supports higher values for the improvements.You said that you like the idea of owning multiple investments and having the option to sell some down the road.Is it an option for you to stay where you're at and simply build a portfolio of other rentals in the area?

Maybe another one is tenants may tend to stay longer as long as they are eligible for the program.Not 100% sure, but I don't think they always pay that FMR number. 

With homes staying on the market longer, be aware of interest rates, as they can influence buyer affordability.

Also, curious if you’ve noticed any shifts in guest demographics or length of stays.

Quote from @Edward Barrett: New investor here trying to stay in my local market (Dayton, OH).Since I've started looking for my first deal I've come across a few section 8 properties that seem to pencil, but I'm a bit loath to jump into that kind of deal.