If we're talking about some Section 8 houses in Cleveland or Detroit, sure, I am with ya, I live it every day, but what we're talking about right now is a different world.

Send me a message if you want to chat in more detail (background is in live in flips, LTR, MTR, and STR).  

Quote from @Roxanne Whitaker: Please be aware if you buy an investment property and do not live in MD, when you go to sell it you will pay an 8% tax at settlement. 

I retired in my mid-50s and live a comfortable life, grateful every day for the path I chose.Looking back, I’m forever thankful to my partner who encouraged me to take that leap of faith and move to Ohio.

The kitchen, living room, and bedroom are one room, the laundry and bathroom are together.

Consider using an FHA loan to secure a 1–4 unit property with just 3.5% down and take advantage of tax benefits by living there for at least two years.

Quote from @Jemini Leckie: Hello, I am trying to understand the Orem, city code to determine if I am allowed to rent my basement ADU that I currently live in two a couple cousins and their friend.

Just thank your deity that you don’t live in a rent controlled city/state.

They live in a semi HCOL area called Torrance (house is in a good zip code 90503).

From Brooklyn to Florida and Mississippi, your expertise as an investor, agent, and designer is impressive.We’re excited to have you here and look forward to learning from your experiences as you work to change lives through real estate.