@Madison SloanTo start house hacking, focus on saving for your down payment, researching target markets like Salt Lake City or North Idaho, and building a strong team of professionals, including an agent and lender.

@Gil CanfuWith a $300k price range, you're definitely in a good position to find some solid investment opportunities in the North Texas market.

The Austin metro was among the hottest destinations in the country for where people were moving last year, according to the latest annual ranking from U-Haul International Inc.Austin ranked No. 5 among the top U.S. growth metros in 2024, and Texas was the No. 2 state for move-ins — bested from the top spot after three consecutive years by South Carolina, according to data released Jan. 2 and Jan. 3.The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area took the crown for the top growth metro in the recent list, followed by Charlotte, North Carolina (No. 2); Phoenix (No. 3); and, Lakeland, Florida (No. 4).

Initially I’m wanting to start in the local Chattanooga/North Georgia area

Quote from @Jasmine Thermitus: Hello Everyone,I recently moved from Boston to North Providence and purchased my first property.

Typically max leverage is 70CLTV - very higher Prepayment penalties and be ready for rates north of 12% - I answer this question all the time.

My name is Jay I'm excited to join this platform as a new investor based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

I own a house in North Port, Florida (right on the border of Port Charlotte).

I grew up in North Florida so I have a lot of family, friends and business contacts in that area.  

The properties are in the north.