I am unsure how to accurately predict rates and occupancy.

Also , I would love to connect with any agents who specialize in STR market in Boston Mass area. airdna is pretty accurate . lenders use it to assess rental comps for short terms rentals when financing a short term rental  I use it for DSCR loans as well; it is accurate yet conservative because it gives you the median 50 percentile for the area based on comps.

Income is difficult to predict not knowing the market.

Personally, I find BTRs to be more predictable with fewer ongoing maintenance issues, and they tend to attract high-quality tenants.

Insights on cap rates for apartment building in 44313? I know there are variables. In analysis of subject propert the cap rate for 103 property in this area is 5.4%. Requesting investors insight in this market.  Thank...

I have had my eye on 5-20 unit multifamily for a while, as I see it much more controllable and predictable way to go about a real estate deal.

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Having a co-signer doesn't feel like that at first, but you can't predict the future.

That kind of stability can make long-term real estate investments much more predictable.

You'll have to look at the income and expenses to predict whether your cash flow will improve.