Very interested in the Cleveland/Ohio market in addition to a few other cross-border cities closer to Toronto. 

Much like other markets in the Midwest, investors go to our market because of the low barrier to entry.

As you're just starting out in Austin, focus on learning the local market, particularly areas with good rental demand and lower entry prices.

If I'm a criminal for transferring deed without asking for the banks permission, then all these banks are 1000x as criminal because they sell our mortgages in the secondary market all the time without notifying us.

Can you please share any information on properties or markets where you are that can help guide my search?

In a really good market, an investor can achieve 1% of the money invested.

Insurance is something you don't need until you need it....In my market the city requires a certain kind of policy in order to have your permit issued. 

Make sure the tenants are paying market rent or above, otherwise your loan will be DSCR constrained.

Hi,We recently (Aug 2024) bought commercial land of around 2 acres. this was part of bigger commercial lot (around 25 acres) which had AG exemption and so the taxes that they paid was around $20 each year. we received a 'AG ROLLBACK' letter from the appraisal district that starting 2025 tax year, we will be taxed at it market value resulting in additional taxes, interest and possible penalities for 3 prior years.

House hacking is definitely a good move for the San Diego market.