A small house or duplex for my grandson, a set it and forget it type of investment.

We are leaning towards buying in the new area if we love it with some W2 income that we will set aside.  

Reducing rent sets a precedent and can attract price-sensitive tenants rather than those prioritizing quality.Negotiating renewal terms can make sense if tied to benefits like lease length or tenant stability, but always ensure it aligns with your long-term goals.

Staying local and house hacking—especially now, before kids—gives you so much flexibility to set yourselves up for long-term success.Your financial foundation is super strong, and house hacking a quad sounds like an amazing first step for you two.

•Set up notifications when a listing matches my criteria.Has anyone built or tried something similar?

I’ve been struggling with no bookings for two months and low view rate, and to top it off, the city just set stricter rules for short-term rentals.

I have been analyzing a few deals but havent officially set a method for tracking maintenance and expenses.

Investors should fully understand that Section 8 is not a cure-all for Class C & D tenant challenges, it's just trading one set of problems for another.We see too many investors not doing enough research to fully understand all this and making naïve investing decisions.

You can definitely get access to the capital you’ll need, but set the expectation for yourself that it won’t be a cake walk. 

Set a goal for yourself based on your needs, your location and your market and shoot for that.