As utility costs rise, commercial real estate (CRE) investors are increasingly turning to smarter, more equitable ways to manage shared expenses—especially in multi-unit properties without individual utility meters.

The labor market remains resilient—JOLTS came in at 7.7M vs. 7.3M expected, nonfarm payrolls hit 147k vs. 106k, and unemployment dropped to 4.1% vs. 4.3%.

I'd advise looking for a mentor locally, in person instead of on the forums.

Why would you buy a rental property in an isolated area with a very small tenant pool?

Searching for student housing in Vestal is not a good idea. 

that is my sentiment currently as well, just wanted to ask others in the forums!

Thank you in advance!!!

In regions like Upstate New York, where industrial vacancies persist and population mobility increases, this approach offers compelling cost advantages, steady income potential, and attractive returns.🏗️ Why Convert Industrial to Self-Storage?

If you are investing in the Palm Springs, California area you know that we have very few towns that are hospitable towards STRs.

Purchase price: $152,900 Exterior Improvements➤ Mailbox install, roof pressure wash, ramp removal➤ Smart locks on all exterior doors➤ New HVAC system with cage➤ Crawl space vent & door install, window functionality ensuredInterior & Safety Upgrades➤ Full interior paint (gray walls, white trim)➤ LED lighting throughout; smoke & detectors added➤ Deep clean, blade plug, fire extinguisher installed➤ Damaged doorknobs replaced; security system removedKitchen & Bath Renovations➤ Painted kitchen cabinets, new Formica counters, Hard wood flooring➤ Second bathroom addition in laundry area➤ Master bath: new vanity, resurfaced tub, LVP flooring, exhaust fanGeneral Repairs & Touch-Ups➤ Weather stripping, attic trim, drywall touch-ups➤ Tree limb removal, door painting, door hardware updatedStatus: Turnkey-ready, fully modernized, excellent rental appeal Nice!