There are some decent spots that do well and are more affordable than Raleigh.Also I bought during the winter during slow season, great neighborhood but horrible photos, clutter everywhere, original condition.

At $30 an hour, that should count as $600 a month in expenses or $7,200 a year.My STR performance slowed down last year.

I haven't done a deep analysis on Cleveland, Montgomery or Buffalo, but I would think they likely qualify at least for the type of long term, cash flow investing we aim to do. 

I am focusing on trying to find off market deals and working with creative finance since expansion is slow moving based on my salary, and I'm too impatient to wait for the duplexes to earn another down payment.Is there a financing option that I am missing to get a loan for a down payment?

Slow and steady and safe is the best way to invest. 

It has started to slow down slightly with more inventory coming available in my area and now that I’m asking higher prices.

I came here for the deep well of knowledge and experience that members of this community have.

Although I have plenty of carry-over depreciation for now, if I decide to slow down in the future, it will help offset my taxes to a significant degree.

Hey I'm located just under an hour south of Sac but I currently have a few listings in the area, full disclosure I'm not a lender, but from what I understand you could still qualify for 3-4 units even with Interest rates at high 6's - low 7's.

Slow and steady still wins the race.