You can still easily find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential.

If you need some connections, I run the most active group of small landlords in the city and have a network of connections that you could potentially leverage.

I recently read in Forbes that investing near growing transit hubs can offer great appreciation potential.

You can find tons of cash flowing opportunities here and you get amazing appreciation potential as well.

Starting your real estate journey with a house hack in Austin is a smart move, especially with its strong rental demand and appreciation potential.

Richmond certainly would have some potential in pulling trades from, but coming from Lexington, you might face an added trip charge on top of the service provided.Over the past few years, rents have increased nationwide.

If I put myself in the shoes of the outside partner/investor friend, I would be very concerned because: 1) unclear and/or potentially conflicting business plan, 2) even with clarity in the BRRRR business plan, unclear in the viability of pulling it off with these market conditions, 3) the chances of dispute seems very high, especially if you're going to live in. 4 years ago, I went through a  similar thought process when purchasing an investing property with mainly my family money, while considering an outside investor to rehab for higher STR ROI... 

Using these parts of local zoning can lead to potential deals.  

Looking at refurbished houses in the area, potential value of the house could be $130-140k range.

I’m thinking about selling it but wanted to hear your perspective, especially since the interest rate is so low at 4.75% & I don’t necessarily like the idea of selling an investment property but know my money could potentially be better elsewhere.