@Ben Burgess Like you, I was about 8 years into my career in Tech when I made the decision to get into RE investing, and funny enough, secured my first rental property in Medford!

Most S8 tenants have a history of bad decisions, often having convictions, evictions, bankruptcies, chargeoffs, collections, garnishments, etc.

Your decision should align with your risk tolerance and whether you prefer managing properties or running a business.

Here's a spreadsheet I made that will help you think about the house hack vs buy vs rent decision - available for free here on BiggerPockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/scotttrench/file/ho...

Hearing from other landlords who have used the platform can provide valuable insights to help you make an informed decision about whether it's the right fit for your property management needs.

It’s a decision on the part of the student, not always a reflection on the mentor. 

I've also heard anecdotally on BiggerPockets that the concept of other States being super landlord friendly is sometimes overblown (in other words, sometimes even in the most landlord friendly states, things can get sticky)In other words, I'm not sure how much the potentially friendlier landlord laws would convince me to purchase far away in other state, when that also comes with its own challenges (the inability to self manage, property management fees, etc) This debate on whether I should locally invest vs out of state has left me wasting time so now I feel I just have to make a decision and go for it. 1.

Hi Neil,Google's decision to invest over $1 billion in Texas, particularly in its data center campuses in Red Oak and Midlothian, signals a significant push to expand cloud and AI services infrastructure.

Ultimately, adopting an investor mindset means being proactive, staying informed, and continuously seeking knowledge to make informed decisions.

I'm excited about making this investment work but want to explore all options to make the best decision.