Also would you focus on a specific target market you are familiar with and know the comps like the back of your hand and have boots on the ground ?

Last year January MN enacted the biggest # of changes all were added details and raised the bar of requirement for Landlords, including some specifically detailing how a listing must be detailed.

You have to factor in demand and vacancy rates to determine if it will be more profitable, and that’s specific for each market.

Our Wisconsin RECR form is asking very specific questions which seem to vary state by state.

Also, have you considered a specific investment strategy (e.g. rentals, fix & flips)?

If so, it would make sense to figure that out first before deciding on a specific area.

yes in 2020 I had to find an alternative due to Covid.

Firstly I apologize that I do not have any market insights data specifically, but Houston has been a rough market as valuations have pulled back.

I would like to do some research on other rental properties before I set my priceComputer algorithms are good for studying a general market, maybe even a neighborhood, but they are terrible for evaluating a specific rental.

If it's not feasible due to circumstances I suppose I'll have to adjust my situation (find weekend job, move back to NJ with parents, move to a different state with, etc.)All responses are appreciated, and I am absolutely open to chatting on the phone by the way.My view on house hacking is it can be a great tool to buy a house you could not  otherwise afford, but it shouldn’t be a goal in it of itself if that makes sense and that’s not to discourage you from investing just there are alternatives such as the stock market. so I’d start by asking where you want to live, do you want to own a single family home or does it make more sense to rent in a more interesting neighborhood like Arlington, Alexandria, that’s gonna be a personal choice, Will your monthly payment actually be less than renting/how many people do you need to get in the house to afford that?