In the same amount of work I could find an undervalued deal in my market through existing channels.

Markets like Texas (San Antonio or Dallas) or North Carolina (Charlotte) could offer better cash flow with lower costs.

Low or no down, seller financing and low or no interest with a balloon payment later is the holy grail (location, building condition, market also matter but it sounds like you have all that).

Plus, you already know the market, which gives you an edge.

Also, check out if there’s any new development or improvements happening nearby, as that can boost property values.

He took the new development appreciation approach.  

I also have multiple tenants in the Ohio market that are part of the voucher program (CMHA & Eden).

Let’s explore just two of the solutions that could help get you into your first home no matter the market.1.

What are you all seeing in the market right now?

I have a STR in Truckee that has done very well and I am looking for another STR, was thinking of the Sacramento market but I hear conflicting info on the permit process and the ability to rent it out for more than 90 days a year as a STR.