I'd highly recommend house hacking in your local market since you're in one of the highest cost of living areas in the US, especially if you're renting currently and planning on staying in the area for 5-10 years.It sounds sexy to go out and invest out of state for your first property.

Housing is one of those things that people like to scream about, but the reality is that there are more than enough places for everyone to live.

I live about 20-25 minutes away in Bloomfield Township (Lake Geneva mailing address) and have a rental in Delavan. 

In todays environment some syndicators might be pushing out into more B- to C areas to find properties in overheated markets so the risk/reward ratio might not be as good as in the past.Not talking about Brian's deals just in generalities.  

I live in New Jersey area.

I’m a 24-year-old living in South Jersey, and I'm interested in investing in properties around Philadelphia and the surrounding PA/NJ suburbs.

Quote from @Brendan Doherty': I’ve read in books of people getting past having to live in the property they own so they can rent all units year one of ownership(living on the property with an rv).

However, it's a deal in a different state and during the Facetime showing, I could tell the tenants were gross and makes me think they don't care about taking care of the place or their living conditions.

Purchase price: $120,000 Cash invested: $370,000Completed a co-living new construction project in St.

Where to start, choosing an agent, DSCRL alternatives or similar programs, etc.Thanks KamalDo you live in Puerto Rico?