I plan to purchase a new home which i may use as a rental once rates drop and though i dont know when that will be, it sounds like a nobrainer to save up for that instead of spending on mortgage insurance monthly and limiting potential future appreciation.Thoughts?

Cleveland has a lot of duplexes available in rental heavy areas that cash flow with purchase prices under 200,000.

I own rentals here in Columbus, and appreciation here is great - about 7-17%. 

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $330,557

Sale price: $350,000

Buy & Hold, Sold, Las Vegas

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $108,000

Sale price: $405,000

Owned for 12 years, 1031 exchanged

Here are some things to consider:Most investors don't need software until they have 5-10 rentals.

What is the apartment/rental market like... you know the drill.Good luck. 

Both of you is correct actually, based on Citibank family office survey, most family office ae going to do this in 2024:- move higher allocation to institution grade debt investment in the range of 25%- direct real estate investment (rental) in the range of 10% How does 10% fair versus other years?

Offer them a rental truck and 500 cash to help move?

Rather than asking non potential customers in here you can get a better result from potential customers, As well as tour of the competition.While you are there, maybe take some pics, and make a written record of rental rates and what features they have for that price.In a nutshell, become an expert on this specific investment in your local area and neighborhood, in order to try to reduce the risk of just guessing.Good Luck!