Waterfront homes, particularly those with Gulf access, can command higher prices and potentially higher returns on investment.3) Tourism and Vacation Rentals: Cape Coral's proximity to popular tourist destinations like Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island makes it attractive for vacation rentals, especially during peak tourist seasons.4) Affordability: Compared to other coastal areas in Florida, Cape Coral offers relatively affordable real estate options.

If you cannot pay it, the contractor has no choice.  

Popular year around 4-season activity area on the 2nd largest lake in Georgia.

With a $400k budget, your choice of Phoenix is excellent as it's a thriving market.

There are many reasons not to pursue RE, but if you make that choice and are further priced out of the market, it is due to choices you have made.  

If the best case scenario for cash will not cover expenses it seems like you have 3 choices here. 1.

@Dock Newell Jr Great choice picking Memphis to invest in!

However, before consulting with these professionals, we are taking the initiative to educate ourselves so that we can ask higher quality questions and ensure we are making the best choices for our future.

.- There are options for suites and adjoining rooms, which have been popular options for people bringing families because they love the idea of a tax write-off vacation!

Since spring 2022, when the Federal Reserve embarked on its latest rate-hiking cycle, interest rates on the most popular loans for real estate investors, DSCR loans (part of the non-QM loans category), have moved at unprecedented rates.