Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $443,000

Cash invested: $31,543

6 bd 5 Ba Duplex in New Caney TX. 1 Unit Occupied for 2 yrs!! Other Side as ...

You might be missing the forest for the tree.You wrote you have a good tenant who pays on time, but has a friend and smokes.

thank fully we can drive 40 minutes east or west be in the national and state forest were they have shooting lanes for public use for free.

Not a home run, but we're in the black.

That predictability is a plus for long-term cash flow planning.Infill Construction Opportunities: Submarkets like Northeast Columbia and Lexington are issuing more permits for small-scale residential construction — ideal for investors targeting build-to-rent strategies.Student + Government Rental Demand: With the University of South Carolina and a concentration of government jobs, Columbia offers a base of steady tenants in neighborhoods like Rosewood, Shandon, and Forest Acres.Landlord-Friendly Environment: Compared to more regulated cities, Columbia’s policies are still relatively favorable to landlords — especially those operating long-term rentals.💡 Investor Takeaway: Columbia may not be a “flashy” market, but it offers what savvy investors often value most: steady cash flow, growth potential in emerging pockets, and manageable entry costs.Anyone here currently investing in Columbia or considering it?

Local lenders familiar with vacation markets can often use STR comps or AirDNA to support the file.New Construction Adds Inventory for DSCR Plays: New builds in Carolina Forest, Conway, and Little River are creating opportunities for investors to finance with DSCR from day one — especially if they’re purchasing with tenants or STR setups in place.Out-of-State Demand Keeps the Market Liquid: With many buyers from the Northeast and Midwest, Myrtle Beach properties are trading fast — but well-priced DSCR-eligible deals are still available, especially off the beachfront.💡 Investor Takeaway: In a market where gross rents can outpace monthly payments, Myrtle Beach offers a rare advantage — you don’t need to over-leverage to make the numbers work.

I am considering upgrading the exterior doors (7) to black fiberglass...Although, I'm unsure of what door brings the highest ROI?

An LLC can help with liability protection as you grow, and a trust is more for estate planning later.If you're aiming for 3 rentals this year, using leverage like DSCR loans can help you scale faster without draining your savings.

Rural lands especially pre google earth etc was and is a specialty it was a waste of time to list them Other agents could not even find most of these parcels 10 to 40 miles back in the national forests on dirt roads etc etc..

They have in their records that it is the "black" cemetery (it has 2 sides, black & white) but no source.