Conroe and New Braunfels also appear in the top 10 list.

It does not imply that the property that is returning 5 digits per month is not a good RE investment just because it does not cash flow.It appears you are not open to a different perspective (not even to ponder it).  

And then an actual message comes through. 2 weeks after check out they wanted to let us know about some spider webs, a microwave built-in that was too high (based on preference), a power strip with loose wire connection and several other items that they never let us know about during their stay.

To begin, figure out what you want, look at your money, learn about the market, think about living in one of your investments, talk to a real estate expert, money advisor, or a guide, and keep getting info about real estate through books, podcasts, web talks, and sites like BiggerPockets.Good luck!

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Their Hartford quote is also well above the price my own agent had gotten me from Hartford and at least initially appears to be identical coverage.  

After a year of research, preparation and saving, this opportunity—featuring four houses within two miles of my current home—appeared ideal.

The locked in home equity, inflation #, GDP print, unemployment number all appear great until you look under the hood.

There doesn't appear to be much new information on the subject that is accurate. 

My issue is with the ones who don't do any research beforehand to ask a better question.A new person asking about house hacking a multi vs. a mother-daughter is a great question, and they have narrowed their scope and are doing the work.A new person asking how to get into investing is just being lazy and hoping for a Doug Flutie hail mary to land in their lap.I think of it as, how do you want to show up and appear to other people, in any forum?