While this would improve the cashflow and cap rate for resale, I'm wondering if it would shrink my market of buyers, since they could no longer use conventional financing as it would no longer conform to a 2-4 unit building.

Anyone have any thoughts on Alabama as a potential market? 

We are seeking guidance on a few key things about the market. 1) We've done a lot of research on the area and have been scouring MLS having trouble finding opportunities that will cash flow (the golden question, we know).

I would definitely justify charging 1.5x the market rent for the inconvenience of not being able to move into the property. 

After the fix I want to put it on the market so I can pursue other real estate opportunities.

If you want to be more on the knowledge/digital side of skill, marketing is a good place to start.

What have been your hurdles, if any, getting into the short term rental market? 

The market really tightened up in the last 3 years where they were better options. 

I am looking to connect with folks in the NJ market!

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