I don't see it as an issue but many still do, at least in my small town where the majority of renters are elderly people looking for low maintenance housing options.

That said, here are the actuals:Unit count: 13 offices (sizes range from 165sqft to 2,800 sqft - it's a local mom & pop type commercial building in an A-/ B+ town that's growing) Gross Rent: $20,801Expense Ratio: 50.7%NOI: $9,736 (year 1, after vacancy) ---Cash Flow: $2,536 / moCap Rate: 6.5%

Hi everyone,I’m Cole, and I’m exploring the world of short-term rental management.

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Since you’re already in the LTR space and looking to grow, have you considered leveraging your commercial expertise to explore multifamily properties?

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small town means small appraisals. will never get it done unless you start buidling a lot of them.

I work closely with many buy and hold investors and would be happy to share insights or explore ways we can collaborate. 

Just be sure to check local zoning rules, manage construction costs, and explore financing options like HELOCs or DSCR loans.

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