You make a valid point about the active involvement required in being a landlord, even in high-quality neighborhoods.

This also allows for a newer investor to network, partner, and build relationships with lenders early on, so they are not stuck trying to find lending options that will consistently throw them high interest rates and higher origination fees. 

Neighbor puts up a nest cam on his high back fence pointing right over into our back yard where the pool is. 

Any recommendations or insights on how to find the right fit would be incredibly helpful.Tenant Screening: Lastly, I'm curious about effective strategies for finding high-quality tenants, especially when renting out rooms individually.

Wasn’t sure if the flat rate would be on the high or low end honestly :) 

I do not recommend printing them from Canva since the binding is cheap and I wasn't pleased with the quality of that.I highly recommend having a digital option as well, so your property stands out.

Pros I can think of: - higher rent rates (renting by the room) - saving cost and time on upgrade - easier advertising Cons I can think of: - high turnovers  - limited screening - possible wear and tear  

Recently, I've encountered startups and companies offering quick EMD financing at high interest rates (around 3-5% per month).

The fees will be high though. 

I live in 78749 right now and the rents here are crazy - I have a great IR on my house right now and would consider renting it out if I can find a quality tenant.