Even though you feel you don't reach the full cash flow potential, you gain on making the lives of those families more comfortable.

How long can you comfortably stay in this house?

Despite that, case in point- a guest decided to wash the comforter, with the duvet still on it . .. .

However, appreciation is never guaranteed, so you’d need to consider how much risk you’re comfortable taking.Pros:Potential to cash in on appreciation in the future.Flexibility between STR and LTR depending on market conditions.Cons:Requires holding costs and maintenance during the interim.No guarantees of appreciation.4.

Choosing the best first property depends on the timeline, learning opportunities, financial comfort, and property appreciation and market demand.Good luck!

Stick to areas you're comfortable with, and try to steer away from other people's "deal calculators"; you'll overwhelm yourself.  

If you’re comfortable with the tenant risk and low cash flow in exchange for a solid property in good condition with long-term appreciation potential, then proceeding could make sense, maybe you you can negotiate some concessions?  

What wouldn't be better than a Roth which is tax free, has no maintenance issues, and is "instantly" transferred to your heirs upon your death (any account names beneficiaries and is transferred on death).As always, it comes down to what one is comfortable investing in, or having somebody else invest / manage for you, and what can you effectively make money.

I want to respect her privacy, so I don’t feel comfortable entering when she’s not there.

We use Roku TVs in Guest mode so that guests can comfortably log in with their own accounts into whatever service they want and know that they will be logged out automatically on their checkout date.