I currently live in the Bay Area, but I’ve decided to start investing in the Jackson County/MO area.

Quote from @Isadore Nelson: I recently acquired a property with an existing tenant who has been living there for about four years.

I think everyone's situation is different, and when one crafts their buy box, they need to consider their current family and finances.For me, when I started, I wanted to buy 2-4 unit distressed properties in neighborhoods I wanted to live. 

Hey, I was taught pimps and ho's and gang bangers gotta live somewhere too.

Introduction:My name is Peter Firehock, I am currently an Acquisitions Associate for a multifamily investment fund in Washington D.C., BPG Holdings.

I'm currently investing in the Albany area, would just like to network, learn, and share what I've learned so far.Thanks

House hacking is an incredible way to live affordably while building wealth through real estate.

Carlos, I am from Spokane and I house hacked the first 4 years I lived here.  

My name is Wes and I live about an hour north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Looking to get into real-estate investing with long term rentals, BRRR, and House hacking.Currently looking to also find other other local people to chat to about real-estate and how to get started in our currently price inflated Ontario market.Let me know if you're in my area!!

I would tell people today that if you buy a primary residence expect to stay in that home for atleast five years, especially with a FHA loan which has lower down payment as the current forecasts for home appreciation or very low which with closing costs on the buy and sell, it will take several years to have equity in the property and enough to be able to sell, so that is something also to consider.