I just closed on a duplex in Dayton for $189K $1100 a door and have an investor closing on a 4 unit for $325K in Indy with great rents that cash flow over $1000 a month.I have seen Indiana, & Ohio pick up some major heat over the last 3 years for investors while Boise falls somewhat short.

I do think the MTR/STR mix makes the most sense for Austin - MTR most of the year but switch to STR to maximize during the hottest travel months (spring for SXSW, fall for ACL/Formula One/UT Football)

We pre-lease properties for the fall semester in January-May.

Some deals just "work" from day 1 and everything falls into place.Others don't work out no matter what you do.I've done hundreds of them in my local market and would only sell if it was one of those doozy type deals.Funny thing is, a property I own next door might be fine.But for whatever reason the cursed property just isn't lol.If you are wanting to use the equity, then use it to "Gung Ho" and full time.Meaning, don't buy turnkey and use the capital to buy, fix and flip instead.Money makes money and being very hands on and active, you can get to where you want to be quicker.Just my opinion.Thanks 

Here’s a quick take on each option:Sell and buy in SoCal: This offers simplicity and high appreciation potential, but with all capital tied up, it limits flexibility if the faculty housing waitlist falls through.Keep current home as a rental, downsize in SoCal: This maximizes long-term profit through appreciation of both properties but might feel tight financially and in space.

A fair sales price might fall somewhere between the value calculated based on current rents and the value calculated using future rents.

The window has to be big enough to climb out of and there needs to be a ladder to climb up from there or else it will not be legal and you could be liable in case of injury or death.If the basement has a walkout to the backyard on the same level that can work, but most will rise and fall by the above.

Most fall under category 1, followed by category 4, then 2 and finally category 3.

Let the tenant know which repairs fall under cosmetic upgrades versus necessary maintenance.

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