If you can be around there that's a great area, or if you are okay with being further out you can look in Buckey potentially or Queen Creek.

Tariffs on goods and potential reduced labor force (illegals being deported) to build.I can't see changes in S8 benefits.

Reach out if you would like to compare options or revenue potential for different homes and communities. 

I fell off the wagon when I saw a bullet point that indicated all second story apartments have an elevator and their suggestion that it was possible to get 1000% Plus Potential Cash-on-Cash return in the 1st Year.Where has SCDC built?

For our second STR, we are currently researching Sherman, potentially / ideally, a less expensive duplex that we could rennovate and self manage from Dallas with workers coming to the area in mind. 

For southern states, you might want to look at smaller markets in Alabama, Mississippi, or parts of Tennessee and Arkansas where properties are still affordable and cash flow potential exists.

Communicating timelines and expectations upfront can help prevent losing good prospects to other properties.I'd say it's a potential red flag if they want to sign the lease without viewing it.

Here’s why this can be a great option:You can lock in a lower interest rate on the HELOC since it's based on a primary residence rather than an investment property.You keep your existing home, allowing it to appreciate while your tenants cover the mortgage.You now have two properties working for you—one generating rental income and another as your new primary or next investment.For analyzing rental cash flow, some key numbers to look at include:Expected Rent – Research what similar properties in your area are renting for.Mortgage & HELOC Payment – If you use a HELOC, factor in the monthly cost.Operating Expenses – Taxes, insurance, maintenance, potential property management.Cash Flow – What’s left after expenses and mortgage payments.If you do decide to sell instead, you can also use that equity strategically—whether for a strong down payment on a multi-unit, house hack, or another single-family rental.On the networking side, attorneys and other key professionals can be tough to find in everyday settings, but real estate investor meetups, Facebook groups, and local REI events are gold mines for connecting with them.

Are there issues that you think you should avoid regardless of potential for discount? 

The allure of fat cash flow (at least on paper) and the low barrier of entry (down payment) never stop attracting new investors.