Basically, just like any market, you can fail - but it can so easily be avoided when you have the resources and expertise needed to navigate it.For Crime Rates in the City Proper see here: https://crimegrade.org/safest-places-in-scranton-pa/ Just like any city, it varies heavily street to street, but is overall a solid place to invest.

Chicago won't let you do an airbnb unless its "owner occuped" or 1 unit in a 5+ owned building so the supply is heavily limited.

It’s always best to double-check with your lender to understand exactly what they consider in their DTI calculation.Since you’re focusing on DTI for future loans, it could be helpful to explore asset-based lending options where your income may not weigh as heavily in the decision.

The long-term treasuries are screaming higher rates and inflation being heavily persistent, which usually means underlying house values will go up but I don't think we see that if wages aren't supported in the short term.

I want to invest in real estate to heavily supplement W2 to open up options and financial security. 

Over the years, I have 1) invested heavily in education (underwriting, financing, market analysis, asset management, identifying macro/micro trends per market, etc), and 2) developed strong relationships with a network of accredited investors who are interested in diversifying and jumping into the multifamily space.

I feel like you focus heavily on the wholesaler to investor part and not the seller to wholesaler.

The note space is HEAVILY regulated since 2008 and continues to add further regulations which to me is a good thing as there are far too many bad actors in the space. 

In the heavily marketed syndication world, my first one is alignment of interest.  

My goal is to start gaining some experience during my time in college and to invest more heavily after graduation.Given my current position, do you recommed pursuing wholesaling, or do you believe another area of real estate might be more suitable?