When tenants stay for ten years, it's usually because their rent is well below market rates.

I feel like I need to stay local (Greater Cincinnati OH)2-4 units.  

It's also important to look at the statistics of length of stay for that region.

If you’re thinking of branching out, cities like Austin or San Antonio are worth considering, but staying local has its perks too.

I started staying on the North Shore of Oahu back in 2005, and it was easy to find a STR.

How do I help them stay in the house, while getting the deed in my name?

Quote from @Devin James: Quote from @Dominic Mazzarella: Quote from @Devin James: Everything went wrong with this investment:   - Took 4 months longer than expected   - Cost $10K more to build than we anticipated   - Sold for $20K less than we anticipatedWe still profited with a 30% return on equityThis is why I love Real Estate InvestingWhen you do your diligence and stay conservative with your numbers, it takes something really bad to lose money.Here was the original post:My siblings and I are building a home in North Port, FL.Here are the numbers: - Finished Home Value: $412Kish - Land Cost: $19,750.39 - Construction & Permitting Costs: $304,897Additional costs: - Environmental Site Assessment - General Liability Insurance - Builders Risk Insurance - Construction FinancingWe will be listing the home this weekPhotos coming soon!! 

It's important to stay informed about developments in the areas you're considering, as well as any potential changes in regulations or economic conditions.

Quote from @Guadalupe Batana: Great to have you here Kolby, do you have experience with out-of-state investing already or mostly stay local? 

Staying local and house hacking—especially now, before kids—gives you so much flexibility to set yourselves up for long-term success.Your financial foundation is super strong, and house hacking a quad sounds like an amazing first step for you two.