We live, office, and Property Manage in Queen Creek and love it!

The first year was challenging meaning had a tenant but not saving, it was just making my living expenses cheaper.

Quote from @Ryan Moyer: Quote from @Nick Velez: Hey Anthony,I have a few STR's in Gainesville and have lived here for about 7 years now and know several people with STR's as well.

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What adds complexity to our plan, is that we live in Minnesota.

I'm from Newburyport and lived in Seaport for a while.

I would probably work with an attorney in North Carolina (or wherever you live) to do some estate planning since you do have young kids.

I've lived in central Texas for 44 years and never have I replaced a roof less than 20 years old.

I'd highly recommend house hacking in your local market since you're in one of the highest cost of living areas in the US, especially if you're renting currently and planning on staying in the area for 5-10 years.It sounds sexy to go out and invest out of state for your first property.

I currently live in the Bay Area, but I’ve decided to start investing in the Jackson County/MO area.