Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Is there anyone in your local market you could take out to lunch who does flips?

In my market, I only have one vendor qualified for appliance warranty work, and the warranty companies paid him half his standard fee for each service call. 

Hey Jimmy- I'd be happy to discuss how things are in Beech and what the short term rental market looks like.

hey kenneth, It is really difficult and any market right now to find cash flowing deals.

But, the self-sufficiency test for FHA loans can be really difficult in SF, meaning that the market rent from units you will not occupy must be sufficient to pay for the mortgage payment. 

I’d love to hear your experiences, especially if there were unexpected benefits or challenges.Looking forward to your insights! 

Unique neighborhood and product within local market.

You should be able to use departing residence income from the market rent when qualifying for a new primary purchase.

Not familiar with those markets, but here is my experience starting at 22 and what I regret after house hacking twice: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/922/topics/1133476-hous...