Real estate is not the stock market and it's called buy & hold and not buy & sell for a reason.I did sell a few properties about 10 years ago when I learned the hard way that going into cheaper neighborhoods was not the right strategy for me, so that was basically a strategy correction and it was necessary, but also costly both in terms of dollars and time.

Draws in good demand for long term rentals as well as appreciation. 

Focus on areas with sustainable taxes and long-term rental demand, targeting groups like college students, young professionals, or travel nurses.

We all will have our own opinions but end of day it is up to you if you value $10,000 as.I was booted from the FB page because I dared to explain why some of the things his students, and I use that term very loosely, were espousing were simply illegal.

As I addressed in another discussion, most money in real estate is made by long term appreciation and by improving, repositioning, and stabilizing the property, NOT thru purchasing at a discounted price.  

Frankly I’m not sure how profitable they are long term.

TECHNICALLY, this falls within the long-term laws because there are only 2 categories - long-term or short-term.

If you have a 2 year work history, and go get a W2 job tomorrow, we could use your base pay right away (as long as it is "guaranteed hours" or considered "full time". 

I am a big proponent of self GCing new construction investments, as long as it is done correctly.

Focus on long-term guests, like corporate clients staying 30+ days, because it’s easier and brings steady income.