This can provide more lucrative opportunities by allowing you to take advantage of lower closing and holding costs while keeping much or all of your money out of the deal.Every investor starts somewhere.

I’m based out of Lehi, Utah, and have always been fascinated by the potential of real estate to create opportunities and build wealth.After spending time learning about the industry and what it takes to succeed, I’m ready to dive in and start making deals happen!

These rentals wouldn't count against me (e.g. if they had bad reviews, they wouldn't be on my listing since the old property management company just paid me out).This gave me the opportunity to get the tail end of the high season and get some money in the door.  

Yes, markets like Cleveland would be better in your case since it is more cashflow heavy and there are more opportunities. 

There are some opportunities locally i am considering.

i feel like RE is one of the best examples of the exponential growth or delayed gratification. the small things we do and the connections we make during our real estate journey seem so insignificant at the time. but it only takes 1 opportunity or one phone call to launch us to the next opportunity and then everything starts to build on itself.

Talk to a CPA for advice based on your goals.Reinvestment: Instead of paying off properties quickly, reinvest your cash flow into more properties to grow your portfolio faster.Rent Increase: Look for opportunities to increase rents or add value to your current property to boost cash flow.Consider focusing on multi-family properties for better passive income.

This gives me the opportunity to tell it like I see it.  

Plus, house hacking with a VA loan’s benefits (no down payment, low interest) is a no-brainer.After a year, transitioning into BRRRR with single-family homes makes sense, especially since you’re working on your real estate license—it’ll sharpen your skills and help you spot opportunities.

Thank you Noah,I am exploring AZ, TX, OH, FL may have some opportunities based on the hurricanes that have hit recently.