I personally don't see prices changing much until something seriously breaks.

The old adage is "marry the property, but date the rate" meaning that if in a few years interest rates are lower you can refinance again into that rate. 5.

@James TobinJames, congratulations on deciding to take the first step into real estate investing!

My advice: don’t overthink it—your first house hack is about learning, so pick a strong rental market, ensure solid demand, and lock in a deal that gets you close to break-even or better.

As the investor gains experience, they are not only able to more successfully foresee the “bumps” along the way, able to handle recessions, temporary negative cash flow, unforeseen capital expenditures without panicking, but will also recognize the opportunities necessary to turn a loss into a break even.

Quote from @Edward Barrett: New investor here trying to stay in my local market (Dayton, OH).Since I've started looking for my first deal I've come across a few section 8 properties that seem to pencil, but I'm a bit loath to jump into that kind of deal.

Meaning the keys were generic to each unit and could be stolen without sign of breaking in.

@Stephen PattonStarting in real estate can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down step by step is key.

Let’s break it down.Self-Managing Your Chicago House HackPros of Self-Managing✅ More Cash Flow – Property managers typically charge 8-12% of monthly rent.

I took quite a break from buying properties and now on the hunt again.