For my specific market vacancy is low due to the strong demand for housing, but it really depends on the market and the quality of the neighborhood.

WE ARE NOT ACCOUNTANTS, so any discussion about our tax strategy on this one is based on guidance that we have received for ourselves – we strongly suggest that if you are interested in understanding these strategies that you consult with an accountant.Issues: we did not understand the financing structure for this transaction, our purchase price was $60,000 and our lender agreed to finance 100% of our renovation, but in order to do so they increased the amount of cash we had to put into the deal from $30,000 to $44,000… Normally this would not be a problem BUT since we purchased 44 Blanchard St. all cash, we definitely felt cash flow pressure.

Most investors from outside the area aren't aware of just how strong the underlying fundamentals are here (which is great for us).Shoot me a DM and I'd be happy to share some resources that will help you understand the Twin Cities market a bit better.What niche in particular are you thinking of pursuing?

Finish the semester strong, then make your decision.

An area may have a strong history of appreciation and I think this Covid situation has shown that situations can change dramatically.

Somewhere you are somewhat familiar with that interest you, and 3. a strong market you are interested in.

When indoors, just unplug them for privacy.

If you're investing for the long term, have a reasonable amount of capital on hand, a strong savings rate and buy a deal where the numbers make sense then what's the downside?

It is a market held very strongly by the "old school" group on investors who are not welcoming to new persons entering without a local JV person, especially out of state persons.

So my question is, is there a strong rental market all over Austin?