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While you certainly need the cash flow to cover expenses solidly, sacrificing a little to buy in an area with higher values may end up being a better long term play... likely to have less turnover, higher tenant demand, better appreciation from owner occupants driving prices up, etc.All the best!

This does pose a challenge since that real estate is a lot more expensive than if you go more west and south.

There are also added expenses and financing hurdles to jump through.

Midwest spots like Ohio or Indiana could work—think Dayton or Indianapolis—where $80k-$120k can snag a 3BD pulling $1,200/month rent with $500-$800 in cash flow after expenses.

Purchase price: $74,000 Cash invested: $25,000 Sale price: $145,000 I acquired a property from a couple needing to relocate, with significant repairs required.

If that were the case, I would sell my house and live in a tent because it's less expensive. 

It requires no money upfront, so you will join thousands of others trying to do the same in your market.

And this is your best chance of house hacking while covering most of your living expense or maybe even cashflow if you buy in the right area.Hope this helps!