He wants to be able to have all the same features as me and to be able to comment in the pro forums...I just can't justify spending an additional $390/year when that can be saved for investing!

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/this-first-time-homebuyer-needs-rent-to-keep-his-house-but-his-tenants-are-broke/Looks like this guy is one of us - house hacking, but COVID-19 wrecked his plans.

What are 2-3 features you look for in a MF purchase?

There are a few properties that I could add a bedroom or update some features.

You want a signed contract with all of the important features -  a period to get finances together and a period for inspections, with all of the right language for walking away if your learn something that makes the deal not get to the finishing line.

“We just want to get away” is the common phrase and totally applies to the times of our day.In the turistic Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and NC bookings compared to last year have increased by 67%. 17% of guests are state locals while 50% come from nearby states.A common and important trend we are going to see in the new normal for travel is reservations being processed much closer to the planned travel date, the reluctance to book in advance is up in the air as guests fear they might lose their money since there is always the possibility of an uptick in virus cases.This conservative attitude is a logical response to the uncertainty caused by the pandemic which has reduced American’s expenses to levels unseen since the 1980s.New norms are needed during these times, the most important one will be: Flexible cancellation policies and cleanlinessIt is well known that cleanliness will be a key feature for travelers in the new normal.

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I was featured on Podcast 238 and on the front cover of the wealth magazine and Ch 1 of the book written by Josh and Brandon called a beginner’s guide to investing in RE.  

This sounds identical to a deal I came across recently in Oklahoma City! 

My neighbor has the same identical house and she was able to put a high efficiency furnace using her original duct work.