On the flip side, a duplex or quad in SF would be a strong move for appreciation and diversification.

For your midterm lease, I strongly recommend you use a state-specific lease to make sure all of the landlord requirements are covered as well as any state-specific disclosures.

Strong jobs reports had a larger effect on the 10 year treasury, followed by strong retail sales numbers, followed by EU inflation numbers, then followed by election results but honestly election results only affected rates for a couple of days.Lots of pressure on treasuries from the level of debt the US is carrying, but remember the Fed is also still doing quantitative tightening (while cutting rates) which is additional upward pressure on rates.

Love to see so many strong opinions on this topic!

This is a personal choice and depends largely on your risk tolerance level and the current demand for rentals in your area.Vehicle Repossessions: Having a vehicle repossessed is strong indication that a tenant cannot handle their money very well.

Having a strong “why” and purpose to what I’m doing keeps everything into perspective.

@Jacques CaspiTo succeed in real estate investing, I’ve found it’s crucial to budget for unexpected expenses, focus on thorough tenant screening, and build strong relationships with contractors.

Newer properties, strong rental income, lower vacancy rates.

Focus on building a strong team, using BP tools to analyze markets, and researching local laws.

Short-term rentals are great when cash flow is strong, but with profit margins shrinking, switching to a long-term rental could add some stability.