Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Felicia Jenkins the shorter the term of the lease and the more tenants there are, the more challenges you'll face - especially if you plan to manage remotely.Who will be your boots on the ground, do showings, maintenance, etc.?

Rental Market Trends: Is this zip code trending positively for investors looking for cash flow, or should I expect stagnant rents and challenges with appreciation?

I merely made mention of some of the challenges I faced, but those challenges cannot be overstated either.

So you would spend around $25-$30k a month (this was 15 years ago) on police details and require union gate and non union gate if you had non union workforce as well.In DC area, the utility providers are a huge challenge, whether getting permanent power, or water/sewer service etc - good luck.

If the property was misrepresented in the sale documents, there could be grounds for legal recourse, though this might be more challenging after the rehab.In a similar situation, I’ve seen investors focus on maximizing their returns by operating within the legal limits (e.g., as a single-family or duplex) while still exploring long-term solutions with the city.

As others said out of state can be more challenging based on location but local or out of state both can be done. 

ADU’s are a very popular in expensive areas, and I understand they add equity value as well.

Utter blasphemy, only "unsophisticated" investors buy in cash.An experienced investor once told me "why use my cash, when I could just default on OPM" I know its not popular thought on BP.. and of course ramp up requires it unless you inherit a ton of dough but as we age out I sure like free and clear and no debt.. just the hassle factor of having to make payments :)

Hi all,We are facing significant challenges with a tenant in our 'rent-by-room' property.

Hi Jonathan,Congrats on your first big renovation deal—it’s an exciting challenge!