I haven’t completely dismissed the possibility I can get into some great markets out of state, it’s just the unknown is so great about it, I haven’t given it a ton of thought. 

The Charlotte rental market is experiencing significant shifts, and it’s raising some important questions for both investors and property owners.

This will allow you to enter the market earlier with funds saved up.

@Annabelle Rozen  I believe the stability of the rental market within Allentown is rather robust. 

Not that I am aware of, but I am not aware of all softwares on the market. 

Plus, since 2013, the average annual rent growth and appreciation have been 8% and 10% respectively.In further discussions with this couple, they expressed their desire for both strong rental income and the tax benefits of investment real estate—advantages that are only available with properties in our target market segment.Additionally, their desired retirement home features and the characteristics of a good rental property were completely misaligned.

Being in the Austin market gives you a great advantage since it’s such a hotspot for investors.

I have been narrowing down some markets and trying to explore/research more and network.

Quote from @Devin James: We’ve slowly been improving our homes the more we’ve built and the more feedback we get from our Buyers2021 – Added 8ft doors throughout the home2022 – Added a new elevation with stone in the front of the home2023 – NO carpet in the bedrooms, LVP throughout the home2024 – Added hurricane impact windows & new color options2025 – Adding Ceiling FansGotta be open to feedback and adjust accordinglyThis can be the difference of your home sitting on the market for 4 months vs 1 month where's the modifications and pictures?

Low or no down, seller financing and low or no interest with a balloon payment later is the holy grail (location, building condition, market also matter but it sounds like you have all that).