Out-of-state investors love it out here because of the low barrier to entry, high rental demand (your house is not going to sit vacant), and lots of growth potential in areas that are going through revitalization, among other things.

I started off with 3 houses on a lot and another house two lots down.

@Abby H.Shifting from house hacking to small multifamily is a great way to scale, and securing a JV partner is all about networking, credibility, and structuring a win-win deal.

If you are flipping houses, which is transaction-intensive, then choose a custodian that charges by the value of your account.

Try looking into cities in with stable economies, strong renter populations, and where housing is below the US median value.

I just bought 5 houses in 5 days in 3 states, 1 of the states I never bought property before. 

You’ll need to handle inspections, work with housing authorities, and make sure your tenant screening process is solid.

They are going to have a pool, possibly hot tub, maybe a snack bar, and be beach front. at least comparing to the PCB market, most houses in comparable prices to condos dont have those things and are not beach front.

There's supposedly a large medical center being planned, which will also need convenient housing.

Also see a lot of brokerages try to buy the house before it gets listed, but that's another story.