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James Smith Been sitting on the sidelines too long
21 November 2025 | 5 replies
.- Turnkey, this will work best on long term investment.
Hamidou Keita Turning My Fort Wayne Long-Term Rental Into an MTR?
30 November 2025 | 2 replies
It’s been sitting vacant ever since.My property manager keeps telling me it’s harder to fill units in the winter season (which I get), but I'm wondering if I’m missing an opportunity here.The property is literally a 1-minute drive—or a 12-minute walk—from a major hospital, and I’m starting to wonder if it might perform much better as a mid-term rental (travel nurses, short medical contracts, etc.).Right now the long-term rent is $640/mo, but MTR data in the area suggests $1,800–$2,000/mo is realistic for furnished month-to-month stays.Since I’m out of state, I’m curious:Is anyone here successfully running an MTR from out of state?
Taylor Hassel Can you successfully self-manage a long term rental as an out-of-state investor?
30 November 2025 | 5 replies
Once you step into out-of-state investing, the biggest shift isn’t the property — it’s the systems and people you put in place.I self-manage a few long-distance properties, and here’s what it really takes to make it work without losing your sanity:1.
Hamidou Keita Turning My Fort Wayne Long-Term Rental Into an MTR?
29 November 2025 | 0 replies
It’s been sitting vacant ever since.My property manager keeps telling me it’s harder to fill units in the winter season (which I get), but I'm wondering if I’m missing an opportunity here.The property is literally a 1-minute drive—or a 12-minute walk—from a major hospital, and I’m starting to wonder if it might perform much better as a mid-term rental (travel nurses, short medical contracts, etc.).Right now the long-term rent is $640/mo, but MTR data in the area suggests $1,800–$2,000/mo is realistic for furnished month-to-month stays.Since I’m out of state, I’m curious:Is anyone here successfully running an MTR from out of state?
Kelly Schroeder Curious: How Are Investors Leveraging Short-Term Loans to Improve Long-Term Cash Flow
20 November 2025 | 1 reply
Not all debt is bad — sometimes short-term loans help reposition a property for stronger cash flow.Examples include:• Using bridge loans to renovate before refinancing• Stabilizing rents before transitioning to long-term loans• Leveraging interest-only periodsHow have you used short-term financing to strengthen long-term ROI?
Christopher Johnson Long time accidental real estate investory
24 November 2025 | 6 replies

I've owned additional properties and been "buy and hold" for some time without a real strategy other than "I like this place, and would like to come here myself" but without a financial strategy or playbook.   I'm loo...

Andy Gonzales Are Medium-Term Rentals Becoming the Sweet Spot Between Long-Term and STRs?
6 November 2025 | 5 replies
Hey @Andy Gonzales, I agree, MTR has been much better and more stable for my portfolio these last few years.
Anthony Liguori Thoughts of long term investing in Newark, NJ (D-F class)
11 November 2025 | 5 replies
Just looking to see what’s everyone’s thoughts about investing in newark nj long term in the ghetto (C-D class ) .. the market is crazy hot right now in this area.
Travis Timmons Has anyone had an out of state BRRRR actually work in the last 2 years?
4 November 2025 | 19 replies
I’ve actually seen out-of-state BRRRRs work well over the last couple years, but only for investors who treat it like a business, not a side project.The key has been building a local operations system (property manager, contractor, and boots-on-the-ground contact) before ever closing.
Shenjuti Chowdhury Rookie Investor Exploring Salon Suite Opportunity on Long Island, NY
7 November 2025 | 0 replies
Hey everyone,I’m a rookie investor based on Long Island, NY, and I’m currently exploring the idea of starting a salon suite business.