A landlord looks a t how much the property will make long term.A flipper looks at how much in a short term .

I left PPR back in 2019 and shortly after co-founded GSP REI, where I've been since.

. ✌️ (and don’t forget to calculate short term capital gains tax - that’s why I prefer passive income over flipping)

All good, he got the job and started on May, 10, 2018.To make a long story short. 

Ditto, I use PriceLabs for my STRs - here is a nice writeup ...Airbnb Smart Pricing Vs PriceLabs: An In-Depth Comparison For Hosts | Boost Your Short-Term Rentals

investors can figure on 10 to 12% return on PMLs   generally they are short term 6 months to 18 months.. in my 40 plus years at PML I find most investors started as landlords then tire of it and start to diversify.

If the tenant's concern is that their credit score would take a short-term hit from the credit report, then I think it is a legit concern (if their credit is slightly less than what it would be when they're trying to apply for new rentals, for example).

It seems to me though your short term objective is to get the HOA to take immediate action on the roof.

The short answer is No, you don't need it.

Texas is a great option, consider San Antonio or Houston for strong cash flow, DFW or Austin suburbs for appreciation, or Corpus Christi for short-term rental potential.