I'm intending to buy a home for my daughter in college and I'm trying to figure how best to compare the two options.

Was the cost of building it different from a traditional builder?

Birmingham’s rental yields are also higher at 5.17%, compared to Atlanta’s 4.8%, Charlotte’s 4.9%, and Nashville’s 4.5%, allowing you to hedge with cash flow while awaiting appreciation.

Since the home was originally financed with a primary residence mortgage, you likely secured more favorable interest rates compared to traditional investment loans, which is a smart financial advantage.

Shared housing provides affordable, flexible rental options for young professionals, remote workers, and students.As shown above, co-living properties have more demand than traditional two-bedroom units and appeal to a wider tenant base.2.

It works well because it helps me to home-in on what I am really looking for so I can act quickly when it finally comes up.Also, I just use traditional 30-year fixed financing. 

The April 2025 report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® shows fairly stable pricing in the face of softening buyer demand compared to the previous spring selling season.

If the index underperforms—or if caps and participation rates limit returns—you might not get the growth you expected.4.Other Funding OptionsFor most real estate investors, it’s worth comparing mortgages, HELOCs, or partnerships.

The benefit is significantly less red tape compared to working with your traditional local banks who also do new construction financing.

With access to the MLS I search for comparable properties sold within the last 90 days that match the after-repair features(bed/bath count, square footage, neighborhood, etc.).