Anyplace you'd take your family on vacation could be great areas.You'll need a great property and to be able to stand out from your competition. 

In fact, I would not be looking for NNN brokers, as there is typically a connotation with looking for NNN that implies a single tenant, stand alone building.  

Many people have done many things with a LLC, but you don't hear much about how well those actions stand up to a lawsuit. 

We currently stand at 8% more sales than 2023 but 15% fewer than this time in 2022.

For that reason I think it's more critical for you than others to do whatever you can to stand out (ex: EV charger, arcade games, amazing photos, allowing dogs, etc.).

While the cash flow and cap rate won't be sexy on that first property, it will appreciate well both in value and rent rate, and give you a good foundation to stand on. then, once settled and well-acquainted  with your new market, you figure out the best way to leverage the rest of your $225k. and then either stay in the first multi, or move out and rent the side you were living in.In my market of the KC metro, good condition duplexes in high demand areas ( 3 bed 2+ baths/unit) are 330-450.

We're aiming to build an empire that can weather any market storm and stand the test of time.

I also pulled up homes on Dutch Creek St and a 5 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,375sq ft home is quoted on Rentometer as $3,612 with a +/- 12% range (due to a lack of comps) on a 24 mo look back and a .75 mile radius.

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Sure, a couple of minor 'tweaks' could be done, but as it stands, it's a legal 4BR that brings in $2500/mo.