The real estate just grew so much faster.

Since there's low competition in your area, you could test which option fills up faster and adjust as needed for maximum occupancy.

Plus $5K to replace a roof beats paying $30,000 to replace one.

My goal was to conservatively beat rent and at least breakeven after move-out.

To be successful right now in STR, you either need to go all out and beat everyone else on their table stakes (pickleball, basketball, game rooms, saunas, hot tubs, etc.) or you need to understand the market better than anyone and pick a niche for that market.Right now, you are one post in and just asking for someone to tell you anywhere in the United States to invest, which is silly.

@Clay Teegarden For fix-and-flips, profits are taxed as ordinary income, not capital gains, so they’ll be at your regular income tax rate.

Negativity can weigh you down faster than a rucksack full of rocks.When you distance yourself from it, you create space for growth and success.

Makes me truly happy to see people who understand some of the 'hidden' benefits of CVLI 👍💪👏But, agree with @Thomas Rutkowski in that you'll be hard pressed to find CVLOC rates at present that beat policy loan rates. 

Here’s an example of bonus depreciation.Here are some of the current trends that are highlighting the importance of a cost segregation study.Contract Logistics Expansion: Experiencing growth in contract logistic divisions leading to outsourced warehousing and distribution activities.Warehouse Technology Advancements: Integration of AI, robotics and IoT allows for operational efficiencies including reduced labor costs and improved safety.Warehouse Automation Growth: Significant growth signals a need for efficiencies and the adoption of new technology.Warehouse Space Expansion: There are ongoing developments in the warehouse space to help support the growing demand for infrastructure and warehouse space.Robotics and AI investments: There is a demand for faster throughput and immediate fulfillment which is causing investors to invest more into AI and robotics.Cost segregation becomes an even more critical tax strategy as there is an increase in investments in automation and technology as it frees up cash by creating additional tax savings.Some of the financial benefits that a warehouse investor can expect from a cost segregation study include:An increase in cash flow for automationImmediate tax savingsEnhanced warehouse property valueImproved warehouse ROI by reducing tax liabilities and increasing cash flow.There are many items that can be reclassified for accelerated depreciation through the use of a cost segregation study.

First, tackle high-interest primary residence debt, refinancing if rates improve or using surplus income to pay down the principal faster.