I'm a big fan of value-add opportunities, whether it's buying something currently undervalued & fixing it up to my standards, or buying something that has additional income opportunities that have yet to be incorporated. 

New Roof, New Windows, Paint interior/Exterior, New Appliances, New Garage Door, New Fascia, New Fixtures (Bathroom and Ceiling fans), Electric Service Upgrade, 1204 Sqft, built 1960.

No garage door opener, no window treatments, no ceiling fans.

I'm still a fan of West Coast appreciation although I know it's very difficult to buy in 2024 with very high prices.  

I’m more a fan of Boone rather than Asheville (in NC speak) - the smaller, more authentic mountain experience rather than the touristy mountain regions.

As a college student landlord you may have interaction with parents & if they find you unprofessional that may raise red flags, but if you have your s**t together you can ease those concerns.I am a big fan of college rentals.

Single night stays in a crowed city are a guarantee for a party.Not a fan of single nights because they invariably prevent quality (ie longer) bookings because they punch holes in your calendar.

If there was no appreciation, there is no need to do a 1031 exchange.I have never been a fan of condo's as you lose some control over the investment - You have no control over the monthly maintenance fees, you may not have control over who is on the board, you have no control over special assessments.I wish the investments turn out well for you!

Left me feeling like a basically have a retail/fulfillment person on my team so I'm a big fan and would recommend giving them a shot, especially if you're in a similar position as I was: Needing to furnish an STR quickly and cost-efficiently. 

I am a big fan of sophisticated value adds such as lot splits, coop/tic, leverage laws for multiple unit additions.