Round Rock West commands higher prices due to its top-rated schools, established neighborhoods, and strong appreciation history, making it a solid long-term investment.

These can boost property appeal and command higher rents.- Short-Term Rentals in Non-Traditional Markets: Secondary markets like Florence, Alabama, are ideal for short-term rentals.

Walk us through a solution that doesn't involve government command and control.

Because of the improved functionality and feel, I was able to command near market rates for a two-bedroom anyway.

That said, well-located properties in high demand school districts often maintain strong occupancy rates and command higher rental rates.Allen and Celina are great markets with good schools, but as you mentioned, overbuilding can impact appreciation potential in the short term. 

The market value for a whole home in my area is lower than what I would charge to cover the mortgage, especially when compared to newer communities like Sunfield, which can command higher rents due to their amenities.Thank you for your input!

ARV Projections: In a shifting market, would a well-renovated 3/2 command a significant premium over a 2/2 with a nicer layout?

While people will share a bathroom in say a 2/1 it is likely a harder sell in a 5/2 and the price you command is less. 

While Miami’s unlimited height districts are commanding land prices upwards of $100M per acre, savvy developers are eyeing hidden gems like Columbus, Ohio, where land in key districts is still available for as low as $4M per acre.

(There are tax accountants who say there's actually an eleventh commandment: Thou shalt not put real estate into a corporation.)Finally, and not to highjack this thread, but in another thread we've been discussing how nonpassive losses (such as from real estate) can shelter any other type of nonpassive income including IRA or 401(k) withdrawals.