Consider financing options like hard money loans, or FHA loans for house hacking, and focus on areas with strong rental demand near the MA/NH border.

I'm not an expert on California law, but I believe you are allowed to give a 60-day notice of termination for a substantial remodel.

Appreciation is driven by demand outstripping supply, and cost of new supply. 

The rental market is already showing signs of recovery:Spring Is Coming: Historically, the rental market picks up momentum in the spring as tenants prepare to move during warmer months or ahead of the school year.Early 2025 Trends Are Positive: In just the first week of January, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in rental applications, suggesting pent-up demand from renters who delayed their searches in November and December.What Landlords Can Do NowTo make the most of this recovery, consider:Refreshing Your Listings: Update your photos, descriptions, and pricing to ensure your properties stand out.Offering Incentives: Temporary discounts or move-in bonuses can help fill vacancies quickly.Being Patient: The market is already bouncing back, so don’t panic if your property takes a bit longer to lease than usual.What’s been your experience?

Currently, I’m actively expanding my portfolio in Austin, Tempa, Dallas, Houston, where I’ve seen significant growth and demand for multifamily housing.

And my new MTR tenant demanded the beds get maid and there was no hangers in the closest.. my last tenants must have stolen them.. then they wanted stuff moved from the garage which I told them thats enough I will give you your deposit back and you can go find another fully furnished home in Vegas I am not doing anything else.. they backed down but I know they are going to be whinny this after the last 6 or 7 tenants never heard a peep.. properties needed just light cleaning at turnover  etc.. so some good with some bad it happens.

If you’ve got strong tenant demand, proximity to top employers, or even access to public transit, you’re laying a solid foundation.

I'm not saying "wow, what a deal" or to copy this I'm just saying when compared to SFH or continuing to rent, the 2-4 unit househack is very appealing and thus demand is strong.

Marcus & Millichap bullishly forecasts continued increase in rents due to stronger demand and higher incomes.

They use demand-based pricing like anyone else who cares about revenue.