I use Eric Kloth out of Redding and he is stuck with us for this and our future home buying needs. 

I do think that an investor should acquire a long-term buy and hold property if they can find them right now because Huntsville is taking all of the right steps to continue to grow. 

if there is appreciation, but you wouldn’t sell your current home tax free and buy a neighboring home to rent out, (There by raising your cost basis for additional depreciation and lower capital gains tax.) then it probably doesn’t make a good rental property. . 

It can be hard to say what exactly a good/bad deal is...I also think it can be very easy to get caught up buying RE - when that may not be the best option.

Buy some books and start learning how to manager your property now.

When I first got started I didn't officially join any coaching programs, but I did buy the materials at mobile home university.

If you are looking for a more laid back and roundtable type discussion of all things real estate, you are more than welcome to join us every Tuesday morning on Zoom or Thursday morning at Kairos Coffee where we discuss everything from assumable loans, to creative buying strategies, to landlord tenant laws and pretty much everything in between! 

I had one reach out just today asking if I had anyone who might want to buy. 

I tried to look up properties that I could buy using my $6,000 bonus as a down payment but I was living in Los Angeles and couldn’t even buy a shack.

Generally buying in nicer areas leads to better experiences and confidence in your investing, but lower cash flow when you move out.