Thank you lendinghome.com  large HML based out of SF  google them.. very transparent.  

I have one of my major partners based in the Smokies and we love seeing this!  

@Emmanuel RugambaChicago is a great market for house hacking because of its affordable 2-4 unit properties, strong tenant demand, and diverse neighborhoods.

I frequent the MKE events.Leverage Your Skills: Highlight your project management expertise and strong contractor relationships when negotiating deals.

Full Occupancy: The property achieved full occupancy within three weeks of listing, with strong tenant demand.High Cash Flow: The property generates $5,570/month in gross revenue and approximately $4,690/month in net profit after operating costs.Effective Use of 1031 Exchange: $300k of the total $420k investment was offset by the 1031 exchange, minimizing out-of-pocket expenses.Long-Term Stability: Designed for durability and versatility, the property is expected to cash flow for decadesLessons learned?

Some months I’ve unfortunately had to pay like $150 out of pocket but I’m Planning on holding long term wise and the let the rental bare fruit later in my life because I’m only 22 and just wanted a base hit or a rental in a great neighborhood.

Long term Texas should remain strong for multiple strategies. 

Review the quality of the tenant base (do they have a history of paying on time, what were the original screening criteria, do they have applications on file).

Learn to outperform the market by looking at property entry values and resale values based on improvement.

That said, plenty of successful investors do it without one by working with experienced agents and focusing on building a strong network.