If you are a buy and hold investor and have no plan to force equity that is a different story.

I was envious of a friends big gorgeous fixers in Arkansas, and I reacted by over-renovating, holding on too long, getting over-leveraged and then 2008 happened and…well enough said.

If you’re in the market for long-term buy-and-hold new construction properties, they’re definitely worth considering.

This let's you hold all adults accountable in case of lease defaults. 

Imagine having a singular tenant paying $1825, covering all utilities, and holding it down 4, 5, 7yrs. 

If you’re looking to buy and hold and get all 3 benefits that’s the way to go.  

If you are not coming in cash and you plan to hold for five or more years, its the best time to pick up a property at a steep discount and make it work until the cycle turns again.  

It won't hold a heavy mirror.

to your point, if you save up so that you're in a strong financial position, house hack a solid duplex in a decent neighborhood, make smart decisions, and hold it indefinitely, you'll be fine.conversely, if you have $0 and somehow start out with a risky flip, or borrow $20K and spend it all on a magic mentoring program, or buy a terrible property in a neighborhood you've never been to, you may not be fine.

Long-term buy-and-hold rentals in stable neighborhoods, prioritizing consistent cash flow and responsible management over rapid appreciation.