This either sounds like a seller looking to "retire" and liquidate his holdings or a Section 8 owner that hasn't kept the property (or rents) up to market levels.So, based on the numbers you're using, what return (IRR, Equity Multiple, or ConC) are you estimating you'll generate over your expected holding period?

For example college rentals generate some of the highest ROI of properties I come across in New Jersey but it depends on the school and location of property.

Once you get past the initial learning curve and have some basic knowledge, it gets a lot easier though and at that point most knowledge gaps can be filled as they come up.

There are certain areas of KC that play more towards appreciation and there are off market deals that generate good cash flow and appreciation. 

I think it’s normal and expected that hosts provide an initial supply of these items.

One fast way to generate cash flow is to invest in high cash flow, low appreciation markets (say several midwest e.g.

There are many reasons that adding a single ADU in southern CA is a less than ideal RE investment (i will post a list at the end) but the negative initial equity is a primary reason as the initial negative equity position consumes the initial cash flow and can take many years to recover.As for converting your home to a rental….

I stumbled upon this thread and I'll admin I've only just read your initial post.

Any such study is tainted by the fact that Zillow lost an enormous amount of money on their own home buying initiative.

Initially, the business was cash-flow positive for the first three months, but things have declined since then.I received several negative reviews due to cleaning issues, and it took me over a year—cycling through multiple cleaners and settling for an average one—before finally hiring a great cleaner.