All the best to you during your last semester.Househacking is one of the most common routes for new investors in NY.For best returns, I'd recommend focusing on South and Southeast Queens, Central and Southeast Brooklyn, and the Bronx.There are parts of the suburbs (Westchester and Long Island) that have househack opportunities but the property taxes are higher and the commute time to NYC is longer.Abel

This allowed BJ & Traci to focus solely on the project without the burden of financial strain.

I’m based in Tampa and run Graystone Investment Group, focusing heavily on helping (out of state) investors find and manage properties here in Florida.Totally agree on the importance of understanding those short-term rental rules in Florida—each area can feel like its own little country with all the different regulations!

My main point is I am working on a solution that will focus on the developer's bottom line.

Stay disciplined, focus on cash flow, and you could achieve financial freedom in 5-7 years.Good luck!

Owners cannot recoup these costs through higher rents, meaning they are effectively being penalized for trying to improve their properties.Instead of discouraging responsible property owners who follow the permitting process and invest in meaningful upgrades, we should be focusing our efforts on ensuring that all renovations are done legally and safely.

Focus on areas like Mesa, Tempe, and Central/West Phoenix for the best balance of affordability and rental demand.

I'm still focusing on small multi-families mainly 3-4 units.

Keeping rehab costs in check means focusing on high-impact upgrades like kitchens, bathrooms, and curb appeal, while avoiding over-improving the property.

I still have a full-time job, but my goal is to start with 1-2 flips/year for the first couple of years, then ramp up to 5+/year.Right now, I’m focused on learning as much as possible—market analysis, deal sourcing, estimating rehab costs, and raising capital.