You can also increase your min. night requirements on Airbnb to attract snow birds looking for an 8 week/ 12 week stay over the winter months, offering a monthly discount.

It sounds like you bring a ton of experience and versatility to the table—real estate agent, general contractor, and STR/LTR management—so you’ll be a huge resource for investors and fellow professionals in the Birmingham area.A few ways to maximize your networking here:Connect with local investors: Many new and seasoned investors are looking for someone who can handle the full spectrum—buying, renovating, and managing—so highlight that in your posts and profile.Share case studies: Posting before-and-after renovation examples or STR setups can position you as an authority and attract clients who want similar results.Offer mentorship or advice: Even short tips on multifamily or STR management can build credibility quickly.Engage in deals: Investors looking for turnkey solutions or project partners will notice someone who can handle both the hands-on and transactional sides.

We want to make sure we are attracting strong investors in addition to those looking at it as a primary residence.

For example a price below where I think it will sell for, attracting more Buyers, but not too low where I'm doing unnecessary work filtering out Buyers who don't understand the market conditions.

The financing side makes it even more attractive — hard money lenders in Memphis often cover 100% of the purchase and 100% of the rehab, which puts most investors in for only about $10K out of pocket per deal.

The DSCR rules are getting more and more aggressive as time goes on...and the rates are really attractive right now. 

I’ve found that documenting every detail upfront helps avoid disputes later.Selling or cashing out: I’ve sold a few notes to free up capital for new investments, but I try to keep performing notes if the yield is attractive.

We're seeing VERY attractive interest rates, $ towards closing costs, and appliances, blinds, etc. included in most new build inventory now.

Reinvesting by itself does not affect your capital gain taxes.Questions you did not ask but needed toQ4 - Before considering tax savings strategies, you need to evaluate how much tax impact you are likely to have form this potential sale, given your entire tax situation.Q5 - New tax opportunities in the Trump's Big Beautiful Bill might make it attractive for some investors to sell for cash and pay capital gains.

Correct me if I'm wrong anyone, but if you sell your investment property for a loss you'll be able to tag that loss on your personal taxes through your schedule C or E.If you choose to keep it then that 2.5% interest rate is very attractive and you'll be able to achieve good cash flows and you could see how operating a rental is and if it's a huge headache you could always sell it and 1031 into another real estate investment whether it's a flip or SFH rental.I hope these ideas can help.