Hi Collin,After managing hundreds of properties, I always keep an eye on short-term rental trends, especially in key markets like the Smokies.

If you're looking for appreciation and are comfortable with being a landlord, keeping it as a rental could work, especially if it's cash-flowing $300/month.

Congrats @Emily Pena - I'm also an agent (working mostly with investors), property manager and an investor myself (currently owning 26 rental units). 

I will then use my current home I am moving out of as a rental property. 

(I have less than ONE request per tenant per year, some nothing in 5 years)There's lots of was to manage your rentals, but being organized is paramount.

Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $305,000

Cash invested: $80,000

Single Family home in a 55+ community. 2 Bed 2 Bath, attached 2 Car Garage. Tile ...

However, given that many sellers have locked in ultra-low mortgage rates from 2020–2021, the existing home supply remains constrained, which will continue to support home prices in certain areas.For investors, rental properties remain a strong option in an inflationary environment.

If you're looking for local data in northern NV check out Address Income there is a rental map with hyper-local rents to use for your underwriting.

Quote from @Scott Davis: I am new to the investment space and want to pursue a buy and hold rental strategy.

And while it has it's challenges, I love this area for long term rentals.