I am just a bit thrown off when he started to mention the price plan.

I’m based in Long Island, NY, and planning to leverage the equity in my primary residence to fund this first deal.

Make sure your lender supports your long-term plans, as refinancing early can be tricky with DSCR loans.

Does anyone know if the Wall Street Journal is planning to release a 2024 Tax Guide?

I plan to buy and sell 10 or so more over the next few years.

I know BiggerPockets has some solid templates for market analysis, but I’m looking for more specific insights into what data and tools experienced investors use to determine if a market is worth pursuing.A little about my strategy:I’m looking for a good balance of appreciation and cash flow (not just one or the other).I currently have a full-time W2 job but plan to transition into full-time investing within the next 5 years.Open to out-of-state investing, but struggling with how to track and analyze different markets effectively.What key statistics do you look at when evaluating a market?

I'm planning on putting 25% down because that is a requirement of the loan.

With your background, I have no doubt you're starting on the right foot.How many properties are you planning to start with?

Bonus: have you thought about your 10 year goals/plan?

This makes them an attractive option, especially if you expect rates to drop in the coming years or plan to refinance later.And if you remember the housing crash, know that today’s ARMs aren’t like the risky ones back then.