Originally posted by @Bob Daniels:*Disclaimer*  My account has only been open for 3 months, which isn't nearly long enough to draw a solid conclusion from.I recently invested 1k with them in their long term growth fund as a test run to see how accurate their claims were. 

Although one property will have negative cash flow, the ability to reinvest could yield higher returns across the portfolio.

However, if having your own separate home is your main goal, buying a personal home first might be better, though it could limit your ability to buy an investment property soon after.

Incredible growth, would love any resources you can share! 

This is a good place for growth! 

I wouldn't go for a condo, as the HOA fees and restrictions could affect your ability to rent it out, and the resale value will always be lower than a comparable SFR.

Suffolk, VA has a 4% population growth for the past 3 years What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Regarding different markets, I'd like to know what about this market makes it a growth market? 

Markets like Phoenix and Austin are buzzing right now, and there's a lot of unapped potential.I've been navigating these markets for years, and from what I've heard, the growth here is just getting started.

Inflation will more than likely out pace income growth.