Anyone can tell you they think there are deals out there, but ask them to show you which ones, and then evaluate it for appreciation as well as rental strength. 

I live here and househack as well - can provide a first hand perspective.

I have my personal emergency fund stored away in a HYSA, and am working to build up a15k property reserve as well, but am conflicted on where to keep that 15k. 

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If you haven’t already, I’d scope out the municipalities around town.. from what I read in The Economist, the Phoenix metropo area continues to rank high for job growth, which usually bodes well for new builds.

The possibility of vacancy would also grearly impact the cash flow as well.

Big Banks like Wells Fargo, BOA, Citi, US Bank, and Chase utilize lending programs aimed to service large swaths of depositors.

I’m a realtor in Indiana and have an investor client doing really well with Section 8 rentals.

(This well could be a generational thing and whatever the comfort level of the guest is.)

Jae,Diana Khan is a well-known real estate attorney in Baltimore City.