But I see people turning long term or highly appreciated primaries in to rentals.

I'm seeing a lot of people lately trying to force themselves into house hacks without an immediate cash flow/equity play and "banking" on appreciation or rates dropping. 

They will waste your time and you will have no choice but to take action against them.

Which will also depend on the neighborhood.You want to, "rehab/maintain to the Neighborhood".Most investors go overboard on their first rehab and waste a decent amount of money.

There are still a ton of jobs and people continuing to move into that market. 

Well, this my opinion, if you like unpredictability, constant change and people/contractors with no regards to you or your property then "YES" flips and STRs are the way to go...LOL....I love it!!! 

I see far too many people spending all there time chasing property that they cannot buy because of lack of funds. spend that time making money first and then go after real estate. 

I think once you have 10 or more, it's probably smart to have your own people. 

Not here to pitch—just trying to refine the concept with insights from the people who live and breathe CRE development.

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