Anthony, I’m cash‑flow first too; for landlord‑friendly with steady numbers, I focus on Midwest and Southeast hubs where rents track well to prices and PM is strong.

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The key is finding places with year-round demand drivers (universities, hospitals, corporate hubs, outdoor recreation, etc.) rather than seasonal tourist spots only- Cash flow vs. wealth building.

.- Central Texas continues to be a hub of data center activity.

Avoid HOA-heavy or over-renovated properties, and prioritize Class B rentals near colleges or job hubs.

I was listening to a podcast, I really can't recall the lady's name but she was going after the company Pornhub.

Second question- Now look at economic/infrastructure hubs near the park and you land at two obvious ones.

Hey @Dumisani Thomsen, last time we used REI Hub for one of our bookkeeping clients it was missing some reporting features that QBO possesses.

Pricing and rental demand vary across neighborhoods especially areas near hospitals, universities, and popular work hubs tend to do well.

If traditional renting isn’t working, you might look into a rent-by-the-room model — it can sometimes double your income compared to renting to one household, especially near employment hubs in Fort Worth.