Of course, from here on out I will be comparing!

I was wondering if there are any limitations to getting a 2nd FHA loan as far as what value the 2nd house is compared to the first one.

Quote from @Ted Davis: Hi all, I’m looking at signing up with Propstream or Privy to help find and compare investment properties.

We love the area, but not sure how the occupancy and return compares to other markets such as Gatlinburg. 

If you are looking to build quick capital and another full-time job, then flipping may be the answer...if you are looking for a slightly more passive approach and looking to build that long-term wealth, buy&hold'ing is maybe a better strategy.I've found introspecting on where I want to go long-term has helped clarify my short-term path...The beautiful part is Chicago offers all options at affordable prices general speaking compared to other metro areas.

i dont know anything really about Texas market other than there has been a big building boom and houses can be built very cheaply there compared to other areas of the country.

House hacking will be a risk-averse investment strategy compared to implementing the BRRRR method.

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

Compare what it would cost for you to rent your own place vs buy a home. 

Point is cash flow (positive or negative) can be inconsequential compared to the appreciation assuming you do not need the cash flow to pay the bills - cash flow is taxed, appreciation is tax deferred and can be avoided.I put forth effort to keep my RE investment significantly leveraged.