While days on market depends on a lot of factors like price, unit type/condition and location, some of my units remained vacant for a few months only because I decided to wait until the right (not to be confused with 'perfect') tenant came along and so far it's proved beneficial.  

This increase in value can create huge equity gains—whether you're holding long-term or doing a flip.

Where these numbers are found, there is a very high rate of rent actually being paid.We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare, Auto, and mortgage industry National footprints.

Choosing the wrong tenant can be a huge headache and awful experience.

I understand it’s a huge risk of violating local, state and federal laws to save $100 or $200/mo but how else will you learn what’s illegal.

Thanks for the response, you’re absolutely right to mention starting capital which makes a huge difference in what path is even possible.

Here’s what to know:5,000 new homes, 8M+ sq ft of office, 500k sq ft of retail, and 75 acres of civic/trail space are all in the works.Certified “One Planet Living” community—prioritizing sustainability, equity, and mixed-income housing.Infrastructure (transit + bridges) will connect directly to Belmont and western Gaston County, opening up huge spillover potential.First homes (Westrow & NOVEL apartments) expected to deliver by late 2025.Gastonia’s FUSE District: From Mill Town to Mixed-Use HubGastonia has made major moves with the creation of the FUSE District—a sports, entertainment, and redevelopment zone centered around:CaroMont Health Park, a 5,000-seat stadium hosting the Gastonia Ghost Peppers and concerts, soccer, and more.Franklin Yards, a $50M+ project adding 280+ Class-A apartments and retail to the mix.Historic mill conversions (Loray, Osage, Trenton) transforming into lofts and commercial space, creating an urban, walkable feel.The Social District allows visitors to walk between restaurants, breweries, and bars with drinks in hand—great for tourism and local nightlife.A few FUSE favorites:Durty Bull Brewery, Cavendish Brewing, The Rooster (live music), Double Barrel Saloon, and more.Nearby Towns to WatchMcAdenville – aka “Christmas Town USA” – draws 600K+ visitors each holiday season.

HUGE!

The communication piece is huge!

This is a longer and more advanced process but with the right people on your team, you can easily see huge forced appreciation gains and you have a NEW rental product at the end of it so Hardly any CapEx expenses for the near term.