Pent up  demand is a farce, you want to rationalize what is legitimate demand. 

Typically the quality of applicants in the winter months drops substantially as well. 

He began taking the tools out of the house and demanding he receive money.

two things I have learned.  1,200 is a sweet spot for demand, and if you do have a large unit of 2,500 get a couple of them zoned for auto. 

MFDUs in high-demand areas like Asheville might be limited, but it’s worth keeping an eye out for smaller duplexes or triplexes that align with your budget.If neither works, continuing to rent while buying a pure investment property in a more affordable nearby market could make sense.

While the profit wasn’t as substantial as I expected, the experience was definitely worth it and has given me valuable insights into the business.

I guess my challenge right now is to define the strategy and balance all the factors, such as job and population growth (value increase), cashflow (demand & supply market, interest rate, property tax, maintenance cost), and risk control (insurance etc). 

It's crucial to choose a market with steady job growth, low vacancy rates, and tenant demand.

Another reason people are selling are guests and platforms (Airbnb) are becoming more demanding by expecting more from owners including refunds over the simplest things.

Need to move in immediately is a red flag to understand.Responsible tenants usually plan their moves and thus need to give notice to their old landlord and also are proactive in lining up a new property substantially before the move day arrives.