Since you know who you want to serve, try to tailor your listing to make it easy for them to say, "yes".General advice: MTRs are attactive to a lot of people because of the increased cash flow, but it's the appreciation over time that really generates wealth in real estate.

Still renting and value keep increasing Lessons learned?

Alternatively, can you use either unit as an STR to increase cash flow even further?

I've already renovated one of the bathrooms, and I’m planning to paint the interior, update the kitchen cabinets, possibly sand the wood floors, build a fence is a corner lot and increase the rent for the room since my tenant is currently renting the entire 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house for $800 a month.

BUT....With the rates dropping ( and they will)  Buyer interest will increase and the markets will immediately start to level first , then increase( prices) as both buyers and sellers see the market stability and value.

When you mentioned that you don't have a lot of money to start with, I'd recommend focusing on increasing your current income and decreasing expenses.

I ran the numbers on the deal knowing that I would break even on cash flow in the first year with minimal rent increases but significant cash flow in year 6 when the 401k loan is paid off.

By carefully timing their sales and purchases, they not only deferred taxes but also increased their cash flow significantly.

Their taxes have increased dramatically over the past 4 years, 150-200% increase across the board.

Hi @Joy McQueary - you can find a breakdown of rental rate increases by state online, and here's where to find a list of the hottest multi-family markets.