Happy tenants lead to longer leases and fewer headaches.

@Heidi ChristensenDue on Sale is dangerous especially now! 

define fewer"maintenance" calls!

I’d love to hear if you’re seeing potential where others see risk, or if I’m just being dangerously hopeful.What are CAP rates in secondary Texas markets these days? 

Also, AI is consolidating these roles so that there are fewer and fewer available because there is less need. 

Better to own fewer but better and more profitable properties.

All other things being equal, more units beats fewer units.A four plex gives you three other tenants paying the mortgage, instead of just one.If you're set on a duplex style approach, look for a situation where there are two homes on one lot.

Some investors I work with are building new construction rentals to add to their portfolios instead of only acquiring older homes.From a property management standpoint, I’m curious:- Do you find brand-new builds easier to manage (fewer maintenance calls)?

Other thing to note: I am ok with waiting a couple months to fill these vacancies, but by then it will be mid-winter (not that big a deal in Raleigh) but I understand there are probably fewer applicants during that time.She got into an accident, so she stops paying her loan?

Some investors I know are shifting toward new construction because of fewer maintenance headaches and stronger tenant demand.Would love to hear what you’re seeing.