I’m very big on having the proper customer support and making sure if I buy something I can contact their support to get more info/refunds etc.

Prioritize filling units with well-screened tenants and consider hiring a property manager for oversight.

And if you’re ever looking for boots on the ground, I’ve got a great network of investor-savvy agents who specialize in the Austin area.I’m here if you want to talk specifics or need an extra pair of eyes on a deal you’re considering..

Those buying close to the city are either breaking even or taking negative cashflow and banking on appreciation (or buying all cash and parking money, ha).If you do consider Lowell, I'd also recommend you check out the Fitchburg/Leominster area as well.

However, I would agree that a loan on a primary is considered bad debt (Robert Kiyosaki).

My local Airbnb rep said the algo does consider cleaning fee too so try to be lower or even with your competition. 

If the sale of stock will be considered a capital gain, you can offset it with the sale of capital stock that is operating at a loss.

@Muhammad Kashif consider renting out the property before you sell it. ...

Also consider tax implications of rentals w/ depreciation vs your FT job with normal W2 taxes.

If you haven’t already, consider learning underwriting software or creating a detailed spreadsheet model to speed up your analysis and make apples-to-apples comparisons across deals.Third, as you’re building your team, focus on finding partners who align with your goals and strengths.