I would be happy to share my experience in knowledge in this area (MA and RI) as I continue to look to build my portfolio. 

This reflects continued demand despite economic headwinds*Pending sales increased 3.1% in the metro and decreased 2.2% in Austin proper.

At one point I was told I could obtain funding (non-conforming was the term that was used) with 12 months of bank statements.My question is what would make me more appealing to a lender; should I continue with 1099 work or go to W2??

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I will be starting an internship/co-op with 60k salary at the beginning of June after finishing my Junior year and will continue on for 15 months until August of 2026, in which I will then finish my senior year of classes back at Purdue 2026-2027.

You could also focus on attracting weekday guests—maybe offer discounts for longer stays or highlight features like fast Wi-Fi or a comfy workspace to appeal to remote workers.Since a hot tub isn’t an option, maybe think about other ways to stand out.

Continue to learn and save right now.

We’d like to continue with this project remotely, but the idea of managing contractors and overseeing a renovation from afar feels a bit daunting.Have any of you undertaken a similar project?

To get started, continue learning through podcasts like the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast and books like "The Book on Rental Property Investing" and "Set for Life."

And its always been a 2 inch trigger to start , we start at 2 inches and continue thru out the storm .