Once identified, we negotiated favorable terms by emphasizing a fast and hassle-free closing.

And since you hold the property with your wife in a trust that makes this a related party scenario. 

I would have asked you what your long-term goal is but you have already thought about it.

Here were the results:Sales Growth: As you can see, Raleigh and Durham are VERY different in terms of Existing Home Sale Counts YoY.

First, Texas is one of the most landlord friendly states in terms of laws.

I'm still new to real estate investing but I'm open to feedback  @Jade FrankIt really depends on your long-term goals.

@Tom Dieringer After purchasing my first property in 2024, I acquired most of my short-term rental (STR) knowledge from The Short Term Shop, which included maintaining respectful communication with guests, keeping calendar availability up-to-date, and ensuring high-quality listings.When I initially began May of 2024, I opted to list my property exclusively on a single Online Travel Agency (OTA) - Vrbo.

My biggest aim is to ensure that my long-term success aligns with whoever I invest with's long-term success instead of making their money on the upfront sale and leaving me on my own. 

What's the annual ROI on the cost of the points to you in terms of savings?

Apartments are the least ideal living situation for us, so what if we got stuck in a multifamily property we intended to just be in for a short time.