Either way you gotta first fix your math and viability. 

Folks surfing for properties online seem to be pretty good at math. 

I agree here that I wouldn't get involved in a project unless it meets similar criteria because the math simply doesn't math.

Markets shift, expenses rise, and if you’re not running your numbers regularly, you might be holding onto something for emotional reasons — not financial ones.Curious to hear from others:Have any of you pivoted from short-term rentals back to long-term holds or sold off a property because the math stopped working?

>On a construction cost of roughly $150,000–$220,000, that translates to annual gross rents of $24,600–$30,600, or a 7–15% cash-on-cash return before financing.Your math has zero expense cost which is far from the case for residential RE.  

There are markets in MA with similar price points (Western MA/the Berkshires) and I will likely be looking into property out that way for my next investment. 

I’ve seen sub-1% deals still cash flow once the full numbers are dialed in.Biggest thing—run the rental math now, not later.

Welcome to the world of investing, and props to you for doing the homework early, that makes a huge difference.

Sounds like you’ve done your homework and are ready to take that next step, which is awesome!

So we get to use MATH vs hope.