Indy is a popular market.  

Austin is a fantastic market, with its growing tech presence and vibrant culture, making it a great choice for your future career. 

@Jorge Vazquez we stopped doing signs over 10 years ago.We had a separate phone number on our signs, so were able to track traffic & applications from them.We were getting more & BETTER leads from our online ads then the signs - so an easy choice to stop using them (also time & money savings).

Using LVP was a smart choice—it holds up well when wet and is cost-effective to replace.

I think this is a calculation a lot of homeowners are making right now--especially if they have a low interest mortgage, equity, and their house will cashflow as a rental.The choice is a personal one of course, but I think your future self will thank you if you pull out some equity from your existing home with a HELOC for the downpayment on the next house and a cushion renting your current home, use a property manager as you have other things to do, and buy the next house and do the same thing again.

Cities like Memphis and Columbus often have more affordable properties and good cash flow opportunities, making them popular choices for investors.

You might also look into learning about BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), a popular method for scaling a portfolio.Network Locally: Engaging with local investors and attending meetups in markets like Dallas or Fort Worth can provide insights and connections that are invaluable.You'll find that momentum grows quickly.

Both strategies have potential here, so it depends on your goals:Strategy 1 (Duplex) can be a solid choice for building equity and generating cash flow, especially in Austin’s competitive short-term rental market.

Hey Andrea,  We purchase a single family 2 br on the west side 5 min from the airport and a popular hospital.

But, regardless of the location, Hawaii always has been and always will be a popular, year-round tourist destination.