If you learn how to use Hard Money loans properly and how to find good deals in need of rehab, there are plenty of areas of the country where you could buy 3-4 rent properties in solid middle class areas with good cashflow.

If you're open to purchasing out of state and hiring a property manager, you can find solid single-family rentals in lower cost-of-living markets.

Having this information allows me to give my clients a solid understanding of current market conditions, enhancing our discussions and decision-making.

Hey @Max BellinoI'm from Worcester  area as well and have a solid cost segragation guy. i see this is a month old but shoot me a DM if you're still looking

You’ve made an accusation, used it to imply that I’m covering something up, and provided not even an example, evidence, foundation, etc. for your outrageous claim.  

Hello @Daniel Summer,The Memphis market has a solid MHA/Sec 8 rental.

We all need a solid strategy and we need to follow it, no exception.

My advice: don’t overthink it—your first house hack is about learning, so pick a strong rental market, ensure solid demand, and lock in a deal that gets you close to break-even or better.

For a newbie investor, if you’re comfortable with the process and ready to manage the administrative side, Section 8 can be a solid option.

Your mentor’s advice about starting with a rental property is solid, and a duplex could be a great option for house hacking.