All of these questions and seeking these answers will only train your mindset on how to approach challenges within real estate in the future, and has the potentional to help you become a better investor/property manager. 

The challenge lies in managing renovations and the surprise costs that can come with them over time.New construction, on the other hand, tends to be simpler with less immediate maintenance and potentially better loan rates, but you may have to accept a slightly lower cash flow due to higher purchase prices.In the Atlanta area, there are several hotspots for new builds with great long-term investment potential, as well as older homes you will need to pinpoint which type to best advise here.Hope that helps streamline your decision-making!

Hi CJ, that's a bit of a challenge because tenants stay for 3 years on average.

When deciding between investing out of state vs home hacking in Oakland, keep the following in mind.Oakland House Hacking:Proximity: Living in Oakland while house hacking enables you to maintain a close proximity to San Francisco, which might prove advantageous for property management and maintaining connections with the local market.Possibility of Appreciation: Property values in the Bay Area have increased historically, which is good for accumulating equity over time.Local market dynamics, tenant preferences, and potential obstacles might be simpler to comprehend when one is in a familiar location.Demand for Rentals: Oakland has a robust rental market, and you can discover good demand for rental units if you pick the appropriate property and location.Creating Local Connections: If you live in the Bay Area, house hacking can assist you in making local contacts with property managers, real estate agents, and other investors.Investing Out of State:Investing outside of your state may be more affordable and enable you to use the same funds to buy more than one property.A few out-of-state markets can have more favorable cash flow prospects in contrast to the pricey Bay Area market.Geographic diversity, which can help reduce risks related to market-specific variations, is made possible by investing in a variety of markets.Hiring a local property management business, which offers a more hands-off approach to property management, is often necessary for out-of-state investments.Remember, both options have their advantages and challenges.

Challenges?

And yes, it's been both rewarding and challenging to live in a home with a rotating cast of renters.

My wife is an agent, we can handle it if you would like.

The tiny cabin STRs would also be a challenge to finance.

A smaller group in the West faced rent cuts due to demand challenges, while only three major markets achieved a balance between high inventory growth and rent increases.

Challenge is not paying capital gains now since if we sold in 9 months there will be zero.