Look at rent growth if you are primarily interested in cash flow.  

He believes that area where he will be buying the new homes is going to appreciate and attract more MTRenters, but now, the big difference is that he would now have 3 properties that can go up (or potentially down) in value, go up (or down) in rent, and three times as many vacancies to fill.My back of the napkin assessment is that for only a drop in $200 a month in cash flow, he would control a lot more assets with growth potential and as rents rise over the coming years, the combined rents will increase to a total more than the single rent.HOWEVER.

This year, let's prioritize learning and adaptability, recognizing that continuous growth is key to staying ahead in an ever-evolving world.Networking and collaboration will be crucial as we navigate the changing landscapes of industries.

Managing tenants yourself is no small task, but I’d say it’s often a blessing in disguise.

The whole point of having chemicals (and yes, salt is a chemical compound) is to mitigate bacteria growth, it's science. 

This growth seems a bit slow for me, and it might not be best for selling.

The primary advantage is the tax-deferred or tax-free growth—like other IRAs, any profits from real estate investments grow without immediate tax consequences, which can significantly boost your retirement savings over time.

The rent point reflects low rent growth.  

In MTR, this provision is changed to a cleaning fee and it outlines specifically what cleaning and tasks the tenant must do before moving out. 

I’m willing to volunteer my time to assist with tasks, research, or anything that supports your business while I learn the industry.If you’re open to mentoring someone hardworking and motivated, please reach out—I’d love to connect!