I spent more money for the original PMC to manage an empty rental than my current PMC (Logical Property Management) costs to manage an occupied rental. 

I'm looking to do a house hack and open to doing STR, mid-term or long-term rentals.

@Seth McGathey Is this rental owned by an entity (e.g.

If you're local and managing yourself, it's a great way to learn the entire rental process: acquisition, renovation, leasing, management, turnover.

It seems like you have a fantastic chance to maximize the space in your existing house so that you can earn rental revenue.

Here's a very small pros and cons list I've made for the area:Pros:Potential for Appreciation: Rapid growth and development can lead to property value increases.Stable Rental Demand: Proximity to Raleigh and economic opportunities ensure a steady stream of potential renters.Desirable Location: Good schools, amenities, and quality of life attract families and professionals.Cons:Market Competition: Increased demand can lead to higher property prices and competition among buyers.Out-of-State Management: Managing a property remotely can be challenging without a trustworthy local team.Economic Dependence: The area’s growth is closely tied to the economic health of Raleigh and the Research Triangle.

If you are new to short-term rentals, you should not be doing Brian page or Arbitrage.

Quote from @Aline Elad: If the property is a rental and cash flowing $1,200 a month, why do you "need" to buy a new rental? 

Keep in mind that individual landlords and property management companies may have slightly different criteria or additional requirements, such as credit score, rental history, and debt-to-income ratio.

. - I moved to Cincinnati ~2 years ago for work so I don’t know what areas of Cincinnati are relatively safe and would be ideal for renting out in the future because ideally I would want to keep this property long term and use it as a rental property.Any suggestions would be amazing.