If you can, I'd try to focus on buying deals that has multiple exit strategies than just STR - for example if it debt covers with LTR with an option to do STR, you are reducing your risk significantly.Both strategies (STR and BRRRR) works in pretty much all markets if you make it work, especially BRRRR.

What markets are you looking into?

In Arlington County, VA, the real estate market has seen notable changes from January 2024 to January 2025:Listings: The number of listings increased by 39, a 19.7% rise, from 198 to 237.Listed Median Price: The listed median price went up by $17,400, showing a 2.25% increase, from $772,500 to $789,900.Units Sold: The number of units sold increased by 2, a 1.59% increase, from 126 to 128.Sold Median Price: The sold median price decreased by $54,250, an 8.38% decrease, from $647,500 to $593,250.Summary: An increase in listings indicates a rise in supply year over year.

Anyone familiar with rental mgmt companies in and around greater Houston area (TX) that are investor friendly and can recommend to help me market, screen and place qualified tenants?

If a policy excludes wind coverage (more common in places like Florida where insurance is severely strained by weather and other market conditions) then all wind related events are excluded.In those cases, it's sometimes possible to purchase a wind policy (usually covers wind & hail) which would provide tornado protection.

That is some awesome info to share for all of us here in Florida markets. 

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But market may not be there.

Ohio is a popular market for people in your situation. 

I buy houses in the Memphis market.
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