-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Driving by a property today to see if makes sense to walk.

They exist but they are mostly for commercial properties.  

I know that RTR positions themselves as “turnkey” but the reality is that they are more of a hybrid model - they set you up with everything you need and facilitate relationships with lenders, insurance, property managers, and so forth - but they are not the actual service providers.

Aloha does updates on the property and claims they still have confidence the property will sell, and we'll get our investment back plus all interest owed since default.   

Time and practice will still teach you as you do deals but it will help you understand what things costs for the size of the property 

Quote from @Matt Schreiber: I know this is a common question but wanted to hear specifically from investors or realtors that are seeing MLS cash flow for 2-4 unit properties.

Which area did you buy your first property in? 

I have been trying to get a distressed/value add LTR property under contract in my local market for some time now.

@Darrius LloydTo start your house hacking journey, research neighborhoods with potential for multifamily properties and balance affordability with tenant quality.