For example, I am a little concerned about some aspects of the business cycle recovery and a potential for a double-dip so I lean toward the safest part of capital stack which is debt (or low-debt equity).

What are your thoughts on that project and potential roi. 

conversely, as i already mentioned, if you buy something distressed, you have the potential for greater returns... but it's not going to be passive.hope this gives you some things to think about

@Jenifer Garcia while these numbers all sound like there's great potential with this property, $50k in rehab can happen quickly!

We're in western NC right now with our first STR purchase, but I'm looking for properties with MTR potential.

I like to call yellow letter senders to network with whoever is sending them out, and potentially get on their buyers list, but this one wont even get that call.

However, it would provide us with the necessary funds for the repairs and potentially a down payment on another property.

Are more risk averse investors just avoiding these areas, even if they have good STR potential?

Investment Strategy:Buy and HoldInvesting herebecause: Potential to Appreciate in Long Term (10yrs+), want to build NetWorth, Affordable in my budgetYear 1 Evaluation: Gross Monthly Rental Income = $2,042.50 Monthly Cashflow = -$76.05 GRM = 12.79 Cap Rate = 5.12% CoC ROI = -1.11%Hoping that theinterest rates go down so that the monthly cashflow becomes +ve.

The house's electrical system seems to be functioning properly, but given its age, we're wondering whether it would be beneficial to replace it entirely( I.e update the whole electrical system) My question is this: Would installing a new electrical system increase the value of the house and make it more appealing to potential buyers?