Having reasonable expectations, hiring a local professional (Realtor or PM), doing your research, and doing everything right (i.e. pro photos, professional design, good renovation, proper amenities and location, etc) are the keys to success in 2025.

It is important that you hire professionals who have experience working with foreign investors.

You better buy a great place, furnish it well, and take good photographs, not to mention iterate it with professionalism.

Quote from @Polat Caglayan: What do professional investors think about Detroit's course and future? 

@Madison SloanTo start house hacking, focus on saving for your down payment, researching target markets like Salt Lake City or North Idaho, and building a strong team of professionals, including an agent and lender.

Professional tenants can smell an opportunity from a new landlord from a mile a way. 

Our cleaning fee covers professional clean, laundry service, and consumables. 

It’s growing steadily with strong rental demand, especially for MTRs catering to traveling professionals/relocators.

Readers should seek professional advice. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?