This way I have more flexibility with what I want to do with my money, and if I keep it up for another 20 years, who knows, maybe I'll be able to use it to pay off my mortgage as a lump sum at a later date if I choose to do so.

House Hacking will teach you many lessons that are invaluable and that will help you down the road if you choose to invest out of state later.

For those of you who have used construction loans in the past, how important are these features when choosing a lender?

After that we establish that, we will probably choose a different market for some LTR’s.

Hi BP Community,I’m looking to refine my real estate investment strategy and want to make sure I’m on the right track.Here are a few areas I’m focusing on:Property Selection: How do you choose the right type of property for your goals?

Rental comps vs mortgage not quite giving positive cash flow with high rates.I also have areas like memphis, columbus, oklahoma in mind but haven't done thorough research on these so far.Can anyone advice what other areas (or best from the above list) to look for within my budget and goal in mind.Appreciate any pointers and happy to connect with local agents/investors.Hi Muhammad,Can't speak for the other states but when I was starting off based out of San Francisco back in 2021, I ended up choosing Columbus, OH and have been pretty happy with my decision.

I don't think experiences help hosts because people won't choose an airbnb based on experiences they find on the Airbnb app. 

@Salvatore D'Agostino When choosing a cost segregation firm, it's crucial to hire a reputable company.

Going off that, if I were to choose a suburban market, doing CMAs and underwriting deals seems like it'd be a challenge as there's less transaction volume.

But that is not really a con because, that just depends on who you choose ti rent to.