Obviously there are mature markets where this no longer stands out. 

Hello, I am a new investor primary looking at the Columbus Ohio market.  

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Hey Melissa,I shared your question with a marketing consultant I work with.

Are you sure you aren't WAY under market and not just a little? 

My area (Anacortes Wa) doesn’t seem like a good market for multi family.

There's a few other things to think about too: 1 - Possible owner financing if he wants to still get a stream of income into retirement at an attractive rate compared to the rest of the market (win/win scenario, you don't need to come up with as much cash, and he makes a little $ on the %) 2 - Consider a post possession if he needs some time to move out but needs the cash up front for whatever reason 3 - Leave all the furniture/junk in the property and you'll handle clean up etc. 

- best markets to buy?

It can be challenging to find ways to house hack in a market like this one for sure.

The rule states that 75% of market rents for all units must be more than the total mortgage payment.