So far, it’s almost going a little too smoothly and we sort of feel like we’re just waiting for the fall.

.• Use some equity from the sale to make this transition smoother.I’m torn between maintaining our current home as an asset and buying  a new smaller house to use as a rental after we move back in versus simplifying and focusing on a single upgraded property Considering factors like market trends, potential equity growth, and quality of life, which path do you think would be most beneficial?

Quote from @Tommy Adeoye: Fantastic transition from STRs to boutique hotels.

I generated the list by combining Zillow's smooth, seasonally adjusted home value dataset (ZHVI) with their rent index (ZORI) for metro areas.

Lessons Learned: I should have transitioned to larger commercial deals sooner.

I'd target areas near colleges or transit hubs for affordable properties, and I’d look into financing options like FHA loans or creative financing to make the most of my capital.

Hi Chris - Congrats on the big transition and welcome to real estate investing!

Retirement simplicity: Fewer financial obligations as I transition out of the military.Questions for the group:1.

And at the top, you need three key people: an artist (to deliver a great product), a manager (to keep things running smoothly), and an entrepreneur (to drive it forward).

I used TurboTenant to help with the process, and everything went smoothly.