The one downside is that population loss is a warning sign...if you are a long-term investor you could lose tens of thousands in appreciation...but you still have debt paydown and equity build...and once that 6-unit is paid off and fully occupied the number will be dreamy.I think the more important question is the strength of your team...mainly your property manager.One thing you should consider is working with housing choice voucher tenants...my city is 80,000 units short of demand right now...this trend is growing across the country quickly....a waitlist for tenants paying market rents can be a very good thing in a declining city

It seems like SPC is a better choice because it will last a lot longer, and is waterproof so we can use one product throughout the homes. 

Given our interests, investing in a mountain cabin was an easy choice.

A simple multiple choice questionnaire about where to start if you are (8?

@Jeremy Flores house hack is your best bet.

As others have said carpet is certainly your best bet, if with the under lament and quiet rock on the ceiling about the sound will travel. 

Plus keep in mind, if this is your first time out, they will want to cover their bet on you.

Or, you could get creative - stop looking where everyone else is...The choice is yours but if you do decide to get creative and want some help with that, feel free to reach out anytime!

Your phone is likely your best bet. 

Sounds like my best bet may be keeping what I have!