I currently live in Butte, Mt but plan on moving to Phoenix, Az for 6 months out of the year.

Since you already have experience with both short-term and long-term rentals, house hacking a duplex could be a smart next move.

However, anything that impacts functionality like plumbing, HVAC, or safety issues should be handled before listing to avoid turning off potential renters/buyers.If you’re re planning to lease it, tenants will expect everything to be move-in ready before signing.

I go to vacant properties at least weekly unless they are multi-family with active neighbors.)Generally speaking, if a property isn't moving (and others in the area are), either you are priced too high or there is something lacking with your property.

Ten days after tenant moved out it rains and few hours later she said she had some minor leak.

When you start asking the question, where are we going to get more housing for all of the 20,000 people moving to our valley every year, you look around and say: "I guess I will".Our first project has been over 3 years in process with a handful of friends and my Dad as the primary investor, we are ready to break ground on 17 units of townhomes and multifamily units for sale in West Boise.

To move forward, determine whether you prefer local or out-of-state investing, cash flow or appreciation, and self-management or hiring a property manager.Good luck!

How much cap ex is left to do and do you have to do any of it before a tenant moves in?

I intend to buy another multi-family home in 2025, but not sure I would want to move.

Tenant 1 moved out five months ago.