Prior to viewing with clients, I am usually have an idea of the general area, vacany rates, market rents, and property types that suitable for LTR.

Purchase price: $73,000 Cash invested: $25,000 Current market rent $1295 vs $1300 for Section 8.

@Marc Anthony MacielIf you're diving into house hacking and multifamily investing in Southern California, you’ll want to focus on markets like Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, and Long Beach—areas with strong rental demand and solid appreciation potential.

The reality in this market is that you would likely not have any funds left to return to them since it is unlikely to get re-rented so soon.

Next, side by side duplexes are a Unicorn in the NE Ohio market.

Todays market vs a different market will also impact your buy box. 

I still have a full-time job, but my goal is to start with 1-2 flips/year for the first couple of years, then ramp up to 5+/year.Right now, I’m focused on learning as much as possible—market analysis, deal sourcing, estimating rehab costs, and raising capital.

The conversation covers issues like the impact on property values, tenant rights, and the broader effects on the real estate market. 

Then the turnkey operator sells the property at the market value to the investor who pays market price of around $200,000.

Just be sure to account for the upfront costs, ongoing maintenance, and market demand to make sure the numbers work for you.Good luck with your decision, and feel free to share updates as you move forward!