Basically, two choices on the market:1) All-in-one units, typically used in apartments2) Separate units that are stackable - usually higher quality than #1

They demand the highest rent and therefore attract white-collar, high-income professional tenants who are “lifestyle” renters by choice.

I am also a licensed EMT, and would love to provide housing for travel nurses, contractors, etc. in that realm since I can relate to them in previous jobs that I've had.I'm looking to invest in these states preferably: Georgia (1st choice - preferably near or south of ATL or in/near Savannah), Alabama, South or North Carolina, and Florida.

Quote from @Collin Hays: I suspect that the Smokies is your best choice, simply because it is a year-round destination. 

I think this is a calculation a lot of homeowners are making right now--especially if they have a low interest mortgage, equity, and their house will cashflow as a rental.The choice is a personal one of course, but I think your future self will thank you if you pull out some equity from your existing home with a HELOC for the downpayment on the next house and a cushion renting your current home, use a property manager as you have other things to do, and buy the next house and do the same thing again.

Austin is a fantastic market, with its growing tech presence and vibrant culture, making it a great choice for your future career. 

@Jorge Vazquez we stopped doing signs over 10 years ago.We had a separate phone number on our signs, so were able to track traffic & applications from them.We were getting more & BETTER leads from our online ads then the signs - so an easy choice to stop using them (also time & money savings).

Using LVP was a smart choice—it holds up well when wet and is cost-effective to replace.

So buying something that is more hands off is a better choice.

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