If you just take a peek to the east a bit, you'll find a few states that are very landlord friendly, offer similar, often better returns and are easily accesible to you, $100 flights, less than an hour, ect. 

I was *so* happy that my husband went over to peek in the windows at the auction property with me.  

I currently live in North Carolina and for a number of years have been in real estate related endeavors.It it very exciting to have found this site and can become acquainted withpeople working in the related field of interests.In working with people across the US I have made a number of friendsand look to add more friends.Gerri Peek

You have no idea what I am trying to do for him after closing. the point is foreclosures dont just sneak up on you there is a date where they are going to sale and to be out of bullets 7 days before the sale is a major problem for the owner.. but anyway like I said no offense .. there are a lot of new wholesaler types come to these forums and I dont think they understand how they can negatively affect an property owner when they pass themselves off as cash buyers but really need a loan or have no cash.. 

I answered a few of those questions in my last reply to someone, if you want to take a peek.

Multifamily has peeked my interest but that can be down the line.

I believe we are peeking or have peeled in the SFH market, personally I would save my cash and start making contacts.

Whatever your goal is, give the rest of the BP community a peek behind the curtain.

It’s a horrible sensation facing your bogeymen but even peeking out the other side is liberating.

Overtime as you pay less in mortgage interest (take a peek at your amortization table) and have rents rise you'll likely end up with taxable income.