Could you remodel the property (value add) and boost rents? 

Very minimal benefit in rates for a big boost in flexibility.

This means that your ongoing expenses as a landlord will be lower, which can help to boost your profits over time.4.

Gunshots and police call frequency absolutely would influence my decision as to whether or not I buy a deal.Of course after a lot I'm looking at passes the initial "feel" test, it's then time to move onto data and underwriting.Not sure why you brought affordable housing into the discussion.

The norm seems to be that most collective markets are trending up quite well, but are just overrun with supply, so individual STRs are making less on average due to the low barrier to entry in these markets + airbnb arb influencers promoting the hell out of it.  

Personal attachment to the property should not influence your judgment.

To maximize your property's potential, consider these creative solutions: Partner with a private lender for a cash-out refinance, then rent it as a furnished short-term rental to boost income while paying down your mortgage.

Many brokers will not do this as the want to boost the NOI but the banks will take this off your NOI when they underwrite the deal as it is part of the expense of operating a property.

Students over Stadiums, a Nevada teacher's group, may influence the plan through 2024 election legislation.

Though not completely off the table, a severe recession is unlikely.Based on the strong job data, stable weekly unemployment claims, and high household cash balances, there are no signs of a recession at this time.In the (unlikely) event of a severe recession, the Fed will cut rates, which helps to boost home prices.Severe Unknown UnknownsNo one predicted the impact of COVID until it was upon us.