Watch the local newspaper, browse local and state government websites, and keep websites like the HUD Home Store bookmarked, which will alert you to up-and-coming properties.Attend local eventsLocal events such as community gatherings, property auctions, or real estate investment meetups are excellent places to discover off-market deals.

I find so many incredible business owners and entrepreneurs out there are really good at making money, contributing to their community, creating jobs, etc., but then don't have time or brain power left to focus on taxes.

I told my wife that if it costs us $80k I'd rather buy a 4 unit not a single family in HOA locked up community. 

What are some usual steps the house hacking community takes to start building a portfolio after the first one is successful?

Dear Community/Future Friends,I hope you’re doing well.

Just wanted to thank everyone in this fantastic community - what a wealth of knowledge you all carry!

I wanted to open and operate my own to serve the need in my community to help bridge those gaps between families.

I'm excited to connect, share insights, and continue learning within the real estate community.

Good morning everyone I am new to the BP community and am excited to start investing in multi family properties around the Wilkes barre Scranton Allentown PA area.

Buy a townhouse in this development near where I live called Sea Colony:Details: $860k for a comfortable townhouse.Pros:Comfortable place to live for the next few years, and I’d still have liquidity to invest elsewhere.It is still in my current community where all of my friends live, so I would still be where I want to be location-wise.Will get appreciation.Cons:High HOA fees ($660/month) and potential 10k special assessment in the next few years.Likely won’t cash flow after we move, so unsure whether it would make sense to hold.3.