I then bought the house in Anchorage when she wanted to move back to Hawaii.

You won't find a deal where you live for free, but if you can live in a great neighborhood at a reduced cost of living that is a nearly risk free way to get started in real estate. 

There is a reason that even if you are Curry or Lebron, Coby or Jordan, as great as are / were, they are still in the gym, day-in and day-out, working on the basics to their last day.

(I know, nothing is certain but just hypothetically) and all cash out loans are not created equal. if you have a lot of equity you can borrow up to 60% with the lowest rate possible, which would be close to a half point lower then borrowing up to 75% loan to value. 

The only reason I recommend focusing on a couple neighborhoods, is because house hacking entails buying in a neighborhood you want to live in.  

7 Steps to Choose Your Property Type: Niche to Get Rich & Super-Niche to Get Super-RichHey BP Community!

Hi @Adam AeroIt's good to have goals in mind.

I have done my research but at the end of the day, I am looking for what locals are seeing with their own eyes happening to the Akron market.

As a fellow West Aussie who's now living in the US, I can tell you this forum and most of the training/courses you'll see online regarding multifamily investment isn't relevant/applicable in Australia.

Brett,Welcome to BP and good for you to aspire to invest in Real Estate.