I'd probably also look at markets that had multiple direct flights form SFO everyday for even more convenience.

I've done it multiple times on primary residence and was just able to do it on an investment with a local CT bank. 

A good host knows the local festival dates and has a handyman and multiple cleaners on call and ready to goa very clean house and quick turnaround are vital Im listed as a co-host but I pay a local host to do the legwork 

You should find out the lenders stance on multiple members/owners and how they treat the guarantor requirement. 

Hey Camille,It’s great that you’re exploring multiple markets and thinking critically about population trends and affordability—it sounds like you’re off to a thoughtful start.Regarding Detroit, I’ve invested heavily there and have seen firsthand how much potential the market has.

I've seen banks be very competitive with blanket loans that cover multiple properties and/or multi-family properties, e.g. 5+ units.Mortgage Brokers (obviously I'm biased) - Brokers have the ability to work with all of the above and can get you to the best lender for your scenario right away instead of having you waste your time with the wrong type of lender.

If that does happen, there’s always multiple solutions to that.

When investing in real estate, having multiple exit strategies is key.For a single investment property, make sure the numbers work for both scenarios: 1️) If you decide to sell the home, the deal should produce a solid return. 2️) If you need to rent it out, the rental income should cover expenses and provide a profit.Flexibility is what saves you when things don’t turn out as planned.

And I may get multiple bids for the same work, like multiple paint bids, multiple roof bids, multiple flooring bids, etc.

I run multiple properties in B or C area and I maintain super host status every quarter.