This is why job growth/fundamentals get talked about so often when choosing a market; put yourself where you have the most qualified applications possible for your home.With $100k down and assuming 20%-25% DP, you're looking at homes in the $350k-$450k range, with $400k probably being a break-even, at best.

The real answer is you go back to the fundamentals.

If it is your first, I would also review down payment assistance programs in your county that you could be eligible for.

It's a bit of a bummer, but it's worth double-checking with a tax professional to see if there are any exceptions or credits you might be eligible for.Actually I figured out from TurboTax, no double tax, whatever tax in NY is credited to MD tax, treaty is just they will not withhold tax for each other resident  

That almost defeats the purpose of trying to attain wealth.Regarding having a small business, you may be eligible for different types of retirement accounts, deductibility of health insurance and other things.New Jersey also has a complex tax system - It may be worth while to work with a CPA in the tri-state area.

One thing that drives me insane when trying to work with a realtor - even after asking the same fundamental questions multiple times - is when a realtor sends me a link or a property listing and it does not have all the financial details I need to make a decision.It's not that hard!!!

However, when the fundamentals of the underwriting do not make sense, that is more a reflection of the team than the deal itself.

When you are building a legacy to pass down to your kids and grandkids, asset classes that take multiple forms is critical to longevity.If you were a long-term investor of Blockbuster stock at one time you would have felt like this would last forever but stick to the fundamentals and invest in tried and true methods for the long run.

Medicare's look-back period for eligibility is generally five years, but it is advisable to seek personalized advice to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of the potential risks and protections in your specific situation.

My time is invested identifying the areas and properties that are both eligible for a vacation rental permit license and likely to produce investable rental revenue, but beyond negotiating and supporting the transaction, is the facilitation, transition and optimization to an active vacation rental.Here are some key points for out of state investors of nightly vacation rentals to consider that are just as essential to success as the 'right' property:- The RIGHT People  Operating an AirBnB or mini hotel is hard work and it takes a tribe.