I am based in Virginia and licensing requirements here seem manageable.

Based on the knowledge and experience you have, would you consider this strategy if you had to go back at my age?

I contacted ALE solutions on Friday through their housing request form and just resubmitted with a longer term minimum based on what you stated here.

Based on your situation, you will likely need to recapture the depreciation when you convert the property from a rental (STR) to your primary residence in 2025. 

I love that you’re already narrowing down specific zip codes and doing your due diligence.I’ve heard good things about 73170 and 73135, especially with the proximity to Tinker Air Force Base, which tends to attract stable tenants.

Based on my current savings rate, it would take me about 3-4 years to save up enough for the down payment on my first investment property.

Hi Derek,Based out of Surrey, BC and thinking of investing in the states as well.

Louis based and didn't realize how much he hated to travel to care for it! 

Don't change jobs or income yet.Once you do and you think you can manage the payments based on your new income, maybe once you get the rooms rented.Then if you want to switch there are plenty of opportunities. 

He was a realtor based in the Midwest (I think the greater Chicago area) and was talking about off vs. on market deals and the importance of choosing equity over cash flow.