It does beat the expected inflation rate of 2% set by the Fed.Rents will remain about the sameWhat’s interesting is they also expect:A 11.7% increase in existing home inventory followed by Single-family new home starts growing at an impressive 13.8%. 

The interest rate isn't that huge of a difference between the 15 and 30 so worst case scenario if you have the 30 year option is you start paying it down on a 15 year timeline - sure you'll pay a little more in interest over the 15 years, but it will have been worth it if you bought another house.

Happy to share resources or insights that might help as you get started!

It's a little ways away from Charleston, which has kept it off the radar, but it's starting to become a more significant beach destination.

Yes it's a little onerous to get started, but the guests or a better class than my Airbnb guests for the most part. 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

I felt I had a good head start since I was already a real estate agent and was very comfortable with finding comps and figuring out the ARV.

Instead, start by sharing why you’re interested and ask questions to understand the seller’s motivation like, ‘Why do you think it hasn’t sold yet?’

I would start by looking at Ohio.

The TX market is a GREAT market to start in.