Originally posted by @Steve Morris:Well, what drives you? 

I have investment properties here in Columbus, Ohio, which has seen significant growth, especially with tech giants like Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Google setting up operations, driving up property prices and job opportunities.

I am trying to house hack (3.5% down, owner-occupied, rent other rooms) in the Bay Area (driving distance about an hour from Redwood City and SF).

Did you keep that money in the multifamily or were you able to pull it out after driving up the value of the properties?

As an 18-year-old agent, own your energy and hustle—clients will respect your drive.

They admitted it was after a drunk driving incident, which at the time was a major red flag but I let it slide. 

The only way to effectively determine this is by driving neighborhoods, walking properties &  observing the daily routines of those who live there. 

Cheaply painted houses drives me nuts.

It is near economic hubs like Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio State Campus, and New Albany.Turnkey properties are popular in Old North, Merion Village, Southern Orchards, Old Towne East, Driving Park, North Linden, North Hilltop, Franklinton, Reynoldsburg, and Hungarian Village.For BRRRR and Fix & Flip, consider Eastmoor, Hilltop, Whitehall, and Linden.

PA is a great alternative to those because you can drive there and there are some great well-priced, lower tax alternatives to NY and NJ.