That gives you time to make sure all your data is complete when you give it to your CPA. 

I'm not sure what kind of appreciation you're seeing in Mesa but the data I've seen is that it's around 10%.

Whether or not this is human caused may be debatable but data is data.

Also, the vacancy, repairs, ect are all based off of historical data.

According to the folks in the Austin Airbnb Hosts Facebook group as long as the county has the home listed as my homestead, they wouldn't have any way of knowing that I'm renting out two sides vs one but scenarios 3 and 4 are 100% legal and, as such, can serve as backup plans - Scenario 2: Airbnb both sides of duplex (no cash-out refi)- Scenario 3: Duplex 1/2 rented out to family (traditional) and 1/2 Airbnb- Scenario 4: Regular good old duplexNote: Data from airdna.co (Airbnb) and rental compsAnything I'm overlooking? 

Metro Detroit (my rental portfolio is here)Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1200-$1500ROI: Double DigitCash flow: couple hundred/monthAppreciation: Double digit (for past 10 years, will gladly send data)Location: C, B- (suburbs and certain markets)We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare and Auto industries.

@Ru PloyngamMetro Detroit (my rental portfolio is here)Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1200-$1500ROI: Double DigitCash flow: couple hundred/monthAppreciation: Double digit (for past 10 years, will gladly send data)Location: C, B- (suburbs and certain markets)We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare and Auto industries.

The link below is $39 and includes a GFCI tester.https://www.homedepot.com/p/Kl...The problem with "three people say it's warm enough" is it's an opinion without any data. 

Working thru coverage details now.I am planning to use Furnished Finder, just had a call with them for details on hoe the operate and to get some data for the demand in my area.

We invest heavily in that region and all the data shows Indiana, Louisville, and the midwest in general to be a fruitful place to continue to invest.