Let us discuss how to finance properties if you don't have a W-2 job, what are you all doing in this high-interest rate environment, what are the benefits of single family housing verses multi-family, vs self-storage. 

The question is, how much leverage is the investor using to purchase the property and at what interest rate.

Mortgage rates surpassed 7% in April, dampening affordability and keeping buyers off the market.

They can offer insights into vacancy rates, demand, and any local regulations you need to be aware of.

The setup fees are high and the annual fees are even higher.

Interest rate below 5%.  

The transfer fees/taxes for the deed can get into the $400 - $500 range for each of these. 

A lot of opportunities to buy aged C-class homes at 8, 9, 10 caps.Small investor expense ratios are 40%.Large operator expense ratios are 37/38 %.Large platforms/institution expense ratios are 33/34%Big benefit of blanket insurance policies is to drive costs down.A lot of BFR is looking for a bridge product for 2 years to hope rates get back down in the 5% range.Cannot use HPA on BFR communities you plan on selling based on cash flow.5-18% rental premium being achieved based on new construction communities compared to new construction scatter sites.For real time comps go to biggest operators BFR, small multifamily.More confidence about the cost of construction having stabilized.Some products which will not be good for retail buyers will also not be good for rentals.

With interest rates so high right now and property values up so much in recent years this would certainly help us when looking. 

There's a lot of research you could do on VRBO/AirBNB/AirDNA to compare similar properties in terms of rates and occupancy, but my experience is that Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are more popular because of the nearby amenities, nightlight, recreation, and other things to do.