Looking for an area that isn’t overly crowded like Myrtle Beach, preferably older demographic with a high preference for ease of resale. 

Under 30 months is generally worth considering.

Use your home field advantage, it's worth at least 20% - even going to Milwaukee (which is a slightly better market) makes you an OOS investor and that more than eats up the small benefit.

🚫 Not worth splurging on:Fancy wall art (most guests barely notice)Premium cookware (unless targeting execs)Expensive rugs or decor piecesFocus on comfort and function — not Pinterest.What’s one item your guests always appreciate that you didn’t expect?

@Chandler CraneI’ve got 18 SFR in the DFW area including some in Fort Worth and have have scaled up with taking equity from properties to buy more and more.

But is it still worth doing in 2025?

I’ll cross-check sites like Redfin, Rentometer, or even local property appraiser data to see what’s realistic for rent and resale value.2.

Is this worth it?

Lack of records isn’t a dealbreaker, but it can impact resale or future legalization.If the numbers make sense and it passes inspection, it could be a great value-add play.

If your main goal is to sell soon and maximize resale value, it’s usually better to avoid construction while guests are staying there.