But as a property grows in size your rent/sq ft generally decreases.And right now the profit from that primary residence is tax free!!!  

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I'm originally from Western PA as well (Slippery Rock) and now reside in Atlanta.Here is how I am looking at it along with the assumptions I am making:1) I think the growth prospects are better in the Atlanta market than Pittsburgh from a pure demographics standpoint.2) I estimate your return on equity at 7.2% currently3) Over the long haul appreciation is going to take you further when it comes to net worth than cashflow will4) Doubling of the roofs is doubling the expensesThings to consider:1) What is the year built of your Atlanta property vs. what you could replace it with in PGH?

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Jackson.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

I have purchased a 4 plex with hard money as well as used my HELOC from primary residence.

If you are having trouble finding a resident, there is another issue.

I've been house hacking my place (I rent out a 3-bed 2-bath residence and live in a small in-law unit in the back) for just about 3 years and have been setting aside money each month for my reserve fund.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

@Kristin SolbachIs your primary residence in TX?