Take advantage of this, explore widely, and look for the right property at the right price.

I think you need to start by figuring out what you’re near term goals are - are you wanting to generate enough cash flow to offset W2 income, are you simply wanting to supplement your retirement, are you looking for significant tax advantages etc.

Speed is a key advantage in the fix-and-flip industry; the sooner an investor can secure a property, the faster they can start renovations and list it for resale.Additionally, an earnest money lending partner can provide valuable insights into financing options and investment strategies.

Considering on taking advantage of the equity in my investment property instead of selling and would like to know what's out there to take into consideration for re-investment opportunities.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

We would only plan to manage our own properties.Would there be any tax advantages, or any other benefits, to starting our own property management company?

It’s also the career tenants who live in inexpensive housing because it’s all they can afford who are far more inclined to take advantage of liberal landlord tenant laws and that's going to be a minority of the tenant base if you invest in gateway cities.

That usually falls in the mid term rental (MTR) category. 

Renovating your personal home has several advantages that can be difficult to quantify since you experience the most benefit directly.

Quote from @Minji Kim: Hi @Christopher Robert Noland,Actually, I’ve been looking into Pennsylvania a lot since it's closer to New York, which has its advantages.