Do you know the markets you threw out really well? 

From my experience, cities like Greenville, Columbia, Augusta, Huntsville, Chattanooga, and Jacksonville offer strong house-hacking opportunities with growing job markets, solid rental demand, and affordable multi-family options.

Having local family gave me a built-in support system, market familiarity, and the confidence to manage a property from a distance if needed.

Despite rate cuts, we aren't seeing the lending market agree with their expectations on inflation.

If the seller isn't responsive, then do like the idea of telling the tenant you tried, and see if they can get some free legal assistance from a tenant resource center.It is a good reminder as closing approaches to ask the seller to keep tenants updated on the pending sale and when ownership is scheduled to change.

Time ManagementReal estate can consume all your time with endless tasks—client meetings, marketing, and paperwork.

.📊 Market Appreciation vs Stock GrowthHere's where it gets really interesting!

As an investor-only agent in the Boston area, I'm looking at the market nearly every day and analyzing deals for clients.

Last short term rental we put on the market was booked for a 30 day stay first day on the market.

Those are all going to be good market.