Some rents in what some define as an A may hold strong values but rents compared to purchase price may not be comparable to a B.

I recently purchased a 2 unit property as owner occupied with one unit already rented out. 3 months after closing, I was laid off due to a restructure at my company, so I decided to rent out the other unit my girlfriend and I planned to live in.

I live in Lawrenceville, GA and am beginning my first house hack, working to purchase another property by the end of the year. 

The more that you talk the more potential buyers see what they are dealing with.Lori you purchased a property that was occupied.

I would lay eyes on anything you are considering purchasing first hand.

Rentals are tough based on the rents vs the purchase price of homes out there.

With software like propstream I can even look at seller mortgage details and MLS private remark.Getting license you only know the legality aspect of being an agent but doesn't necessarily means you would be a smarter one to get to know the market.The only thing that I can not do with propstream is I can not download all disclosures when I try to purchase.

The BEST lenders I have ever worked with (as a borrower) are, as you say, quick to respond, reliable, honest, and never leave me hanging. 

I'm currently in single family homes and apartment buildings in central and west Texas but have been evaluating a few residential assisted living homes + business / license to purchase in Austin and San Antonio.

I'm currently in process of purchasing a home in Kyoto, Japan and wanted to connect with other US Citizens who also own investment properties in Japan.