I watched the videos on your profile and would love to connect if you don't mind :-)

This way I have more flexibility with what I want to do with my money, and if I keep it up for another 20 years, who knows, maybe I'll be able to use it to pay off my mortgage as a lump sum at a later date if I choose to do so.

House Hacking will teach you many lessons that are invaluable and that will help you down the road if you choose to invest out of state later.

For those of you who have used construction loans in the past, how important are these features when choosing a lender?

After that we establish that, we will probably choose a different market for some LTR’s.

Hi BP Community,I’m looking to refine my real estate investment strategy and want to make sure I’m on the right track.Here are a few areas I’m focusing on:Property Selection: How do you choose the right type of property for your goals?

My best advice is to choose a market that has great macroeconomics.

Lots of decent YT videos as well.There is no (or little) value in having a RE license just for your own use as an investor, and the costs of maintaining it like a full-time professional are higher than you would think.

Rental comps vs mortgage not quite giving positive cash flow with high rates.I also have areas like memphis, columbus, oklahoma in mind but haven't done thorough research on these so far.Can anyone advice what other areas (or best from the above list) to look for within my budget and goal in mind.Appreciate any pointers and happy to connect with local agents/investors.Hi Muhammad,Can't speak for the other states but when I was starting off based out of San Francisco back in 2021, I ended up choosing Columbus, OH and have been pretty happy with my decision.

@Salvatore D'Agostino When choosing a cost segregation firm, it's crucial to hire a reputable company.