For example, if this market appreciates (or has) at 2% per year, in 9 years the property will likely be worth 18% more than it is today.

Seeing as how in today's society the rich get richer and incomes aren't keeping up with the stock market, people in rich areas can afford richer rents.

In today’s market most homes will be worth more than their outstanding loan balance unless they are VERY recent purchases with little to no money down.

Today we have 540 units in a few states and things are not without challenges. 

I personally own a large portfolio here in Memphis and I hired a property manager for the very first proeprty and I still use them today. 

Give me a call today, I would be happy to go over the details / price out your scenarios.

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The numbers may be 30-40% lower than today's cost, but the process/approach to estimating may be good for you to review.

Hey Deirdre,To address your questions:Providing freedom by handling day-to-day operations.Offering peace of mind through proactive maintenance and tenant communication.Reducing risks by staying ahead of legal requirements, tenant screening, and dispute resolution.Enhancing the bottom line by identifying cost-saving opportunities while ensuring tenant satisfaction to reduce turnover.Is the experience still important when the property thrives financially?

With Zach becoming our second Acquisitions agent, Jennifer doing Dispositions/Transaction Coordination, and Julie handling Marketing and all of the day to day operations, I was finally able to step back.