Assuming that you are thinking of finding/converting a basement unit: There's some opportunity in Raleigh for this type of conversion, but they are definitely far and few between, and price point will generally make it prohibitive since they are in higher priced pockets.

It is not based in the US, so some of the language of the templated messages can be a little off, but I think you should tweak your messages to suit your style and property, regardless of the platform you use.

Two things you will learn if you do this long enough: people always act in what they perceive to be their own self interest, and renters will tell you any ******** they think justifies their position.

or "I'm thinking of getting my real estate license.

I agree with Bill on talking to your PM-they should be telling you what they think market rent is.

I'm also moving to the MTR strategy as we go to the fall/winter seasons here in Denver. 4 months out of the year it's reeeaaal slow as an STR, but MTR strat could keep things more afloat.Cheers,Ian Thankfully I think our seasonality in Raleigh is not as severe.

I do know that the seller is older and looking to get out of the business after 38 years but he still has a mortgage on the car washes so I don't think seller financing would even be an option unfortunately.

I think you would be better off to invest rather than pay off your mortgage.

Do not make the mistake I did in thinking that Vacasa is in anyway a property management company. 

My brother and I want to get into real estate investing for passive income, and we’re thinking about starting off with a duplex in a year or two after saving some money, that we can live in and rent other unit(s).