if you're looking to invest out of state, read these 3 threads first.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1171104-the-m...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1193623-rent-...with interest rates where they are, you just aren't going to 'cash flow' meaningfully on your first, or first few properties, for your first few years, if they are 'traditional' LTRs. with that said, if you're serious about picking an OOS market, i'd recommend going to your chosen market in person, probably multiple times, to set up your team.

Let's not belabor the point, but Worcester's commercial tax rate is directly shaping what gets built in the city.Sure, you can spot all the shiny new residential developments in Worcester, but where are the hotels?

My rate was $1638 for the stay which had an 11.2% VRBO fee.  

also do you recommend selling coop before buying or buying first if I sell my coop first 260k after all fees and at the moment I have 60k cash in the bank not sure if it will be enough for closing ? 

I just got one last month that had been on the market for awhile and after moving out it's around 13% when estimating 10% Vacancy and 10% management fee, both of which I won't be paying on for a bit. 

And only 1 of them is of a known brand (American Standard) and it's close to $700 and has a 1.28 GPF rate, which I don't like - prefer 1.6.  

Difference of $3800 or about 1% of the purchase price plus an inspection fee :) The difference in 'financing' the down payment and RE commission (5% of the purchase price) is roughly $124/month or ELEVEN YEARS of payments ($16,500/12 = 133 months.) 

At current interest rates, the new mortgage would be more than our current home to move into this smaller house.

Minding and managing rates to ensure market competitiveness.2.

Is this something you should add into your property analysis as revenue you won't be taking home, or do people use Airbnb service fees to account for that extra amount?