@Anade DavisHi Anade, You’re on the right track with reaching out to your survey and engineering company—they often have strong connections to local contractors.

And to be honest if you could get some strong social media coverage (like hire someone that knows STR to market the property), you could do very well!

. - not having a strong or deep 'why'.  

I like Clarksville, TN because of the strong fundamentals, minimal volatility, and balance of cash flow and appreciation opportunities. 

@Nick WimmelYou can get decent cash flow and demand for rentals is likely to stay strong in the area given the proximity to major job centers in Cincinnati and Dayton

You’ve taken strong steps by hiring a reliable cleaner and listing the property across multiple platforms.

Even with a great opportunity, trust is the foundation of any partnership.In my partnership, we had already worked together on multiple deals—me as the agent and him as the investor buyer—so we had established a strong foundation of trust.

Are you seeing what you do have in Kentucky showing strong appreciation? 

This deal showcased how strategic planning, targeted improvements, and a strong partnership could deliver impressive returns.

Staying local and house hacking—especially now, before kids—gives you so much flexibility to set yourselves up for long-term success.Your financial foundation is super strong, and house hacking a quad sounds like an amazing first step for you two.