Tertiary markets can be cash flow heavy but tenant/asset risk exists.

I am new to real estate investment and planning to start ramping up long term rental properties in 2025, however my first two primary residences were both converted into MIL's and rented within months after closing which effectively followed the House-Hack tactic (we currently rent our furnished basement to primarily traveling nurses for 3-6 months at a time which covers 70% of our mortgage).

Said I wasn't allowed to have a glass window in my old back door. so I covered it in cabinet grade plywood and trimmed it out to make it look as good as possible.

By leveraging strategic financing, we ensured all costs—from acquisition to renovations—were covered, enabling a smooth and efficient process from start to finish.

It will help you cover your bases.

There are pros and cons to using DPA with your average conv/fha loans ( yes this is how you arrive at 0% down or 100% CLTV or combined loan to value financing).Conv and FHA lend up to 95-97% so that remaining 3-5% down is covered or partly covered by the remaining local DPA programs.

what are you afraid of doing that could potentially cause you to get sued by something not covered by insurance?

Multiple, billion dollar companies are investing heavy in our area, such as Intel, Google, and Amazon.

Both options have merit, but renting allows you to keep an appreciating asset while covering costs.

Ask the person above to recommend a trust Attorney.3.Ask them for a finance company or bank that covers those states.