Good stuff 

We invest in Idaho, probably the most landlord friendly market in the country, had good luck there. 

A mix of short- and long-term strategies could hedge against market shifts.Borrowing allows you to scale faster, especially if you can secure favorable terms.

Long time investor/landlord in NC and SC, let know if you have any questions?

In fact, some of the best opportunities in real estate come from properties that others overlook—distressed homes with potential that just need the right investor to bring them back to life.If you’ve been in the game long enough, you know that distressed properties can offer huge upside, but they also come with their own set of challenges.

If you do, you should expect a very aggressive challenge by the IRS.At $350K of combined value it might be worth the cost to get a segregation study if you intend to keep these a long time.

The rest people need to make sure the numbers are good. 

If you’re not in a rush to tap your equity, holding off until rates come down could save you money in the long run.

I would like to build several (2 - 6) "shipping container" type homes for either short, mid or long term rental.

I wish you all success and a long fulfilling journey.