You may not get the feedback you want to hear, but you will get brutal feedback you might need to hear.I just rented one in NRH last month. 

Specifically:- Estimating cash flow- Evaluating long-term appreciation potential- Understanding neighborhood demographics- Estimating renovation costsI’m working on a tool where:- You paste a Zillow link.The system uses AI to:- Analyze cash flow potential via Rentometer rents- Predict appreciation based on historical trends- Break down local demographic dataGoal: Automate the time-consuming parts of deal analysis and help investors screen properties faster. 

They don't need a bank account as long as you have one in their town.

• Any tips on building a reliable long-distance team (agent, property manager, etc.)? 

You will be able to take full advantage of this until March of 26 (which is the last time you can claim that you have lived in the property for two out of the five years preceding the sale.You do not lose the tax-free nature of the gain during the time it is rental.

Quote from @DeQuantay McDowell: I’m close to locking up a potential fix & flip deal here in Columbus, GA, and I’d love some feedback from experienced investors before I move forward.Property Details:4 Bed / 3.5 BathPurchase Price: $275,000ARV: $360,000 (based on comps within the last 3–6 months)Estimated Rehab: $15,000–$25,000Mostly cosmetic: paint, flooring touch-ups, fixtures, landscaping, and minor updates depending on inspection.Seller claims the property will be delivered free and clear (no mortgage or tax liens)Current Condition:The property is in good structural shape.

Cash flow pays bills, and appreciation grows wealth.If your goal is long-term financial independence, then you need a rental income that increases faster than inflation and will last throughout your lifetime.

However, tourism numbers are down compared to last year and nightly rates have softened a bit since September - I'm curious to see what 2026 brings . . . 

This was done to protect senior citizens on fixed incomes from being forced to sell their homes due to unaffordable property tax increases.Since the passing of this amendment, all properties in Michigan have two property tax values associated with them:State Equalized Value (SEV): supposedly equal to 50% of the market value of a property, not based on just the property's recent sales price.Taxable Value: the SEV annually capped as long as there is not a transfer of ownership.City Assessors are charged with determining how much property values have changed each year.

The last one is my favorite because it's the easiest to do, and it makes me (did I say that outloud?)