I’m relocating from Raleigh, NC to Dallas for work and looking to line up my next house hack.

Looking to avoid home inspectors that do minimum standards of practice and's will check every single detail.

Hey Carter, having worked for a relocation company I find that property managers charging first month's rent is one of the biggest ways they fail to secure the reservation.

Hey everyone,I’ve been noticing more investors shifting toward medium-term rentals (MTRs) — especially with cities tightening STR regulations and longer leases getting squeezed by slower rent growth.It seems like the 3–6 month rental space (travel nurses, relocations, contract workers) is offering a nice balance of cash flow and stability — without the constant turnover of short-term stays.For those already in this space:How are you structuring leases (furnished vs. semi-furnished)?

People aren’t relocating the way they were just a few years ago.  

Relocated to NYC and selling real estate here. 

From what I’m seeing, the market’s shifted:Companies are more cost-conscious.Some prefer stipends over direct housing.But relocation and healthcare contracts are booming.Corporate arbitrage still works — if you adapt.

However, to enter another state's market, you need a local presence, which requires some investment in relocation. 

I am looking for some best practices regarding the lease.Do most STR require 30% down and final payment before the stay? 

A few years later, my job required me to relocate, and I faced that classic question: do I sell it or rent it out?