It's not a one-size fits all. 

Here’s why this market is so ripe:1️⃣ Mom-and-Pop Sell-Offs at Huge DiscountsA lot of these properties have been in the same family for decades, but now the kids aren’t interested in taking over the business or the real estate.

A STR is probably going to take more day to day time to manage than LTR--do you have the bandwidth to handle more demands? 

@Jordan Miller most Class A & B rental properties bought since 2021 really don't cashflow from day one.Class B will take 1-3 years to start showing cashflow.Class A, 3-5 years.Current investors keep making the mistake of looking back at deals from 5-10 years ago when prices & interest rates were both a lot lower, but NOT rental rates.

I agree with screening the Sec 8 applicant the same as all applicants for good housing history. 

As Landlords I'm curious to get your take on the below:-Which utilities (Electric, Water/Sewer, Trash, Internet) do you usually have your tenant pay in addition to base rent?

I recently bought 5 pieces of land all in Michigan -- one is in Jackson and the other four are in Saginaw.

Quote from @Dominick Johnson: Why wait 27.5 years to claim all depreciation, do an accelerated depreciation and get those tax deductions now!

It takes a long time to find an off market deal.

Tax Breaks- I am not an accountant, but I recommend conversing with one to see all of the benefits to owning a rental property.