I would add that the worst thing you can do is buy and hold a property whose value fails to at least keep pace with inflation. 

I know there are ppl here that have done more deals in the first 6 months than I have in the last 6 years but im moving at a pace that I am comfortable with, I would suggest moving at a pace that makes sense to you.

You are right though, house hacking takes time...If you want to grow at a faster pace one thing I've done has been to cash out refi some of my properties here in Columbus and then pursue BRRRs.

Despite a global pandemic, labor shortages, social distancing regulations, and a myriad of other obstacles, builders apparently didn’t get the message and started construction at the fastest pace since 2006 (up 7.9% versus 2019).

Seems like every month at this pace.

People who moved to more slow paced areas in search for space and privacy seem to be moving back to the Big Apple.

The city is growing at a very rapid pace right now, especially the surrounding cities, so don't overlook McGregor, Robinson, Lorena, Bellmead, Lacy Lakeview as options for your next investment as well.

I found a 4-unit small MF property that looks promising but one of said units is commercial/retail space while the other three are residential 1BR units. Was hoping to get some insight on the logistics (taxes, lending...

From that point on, the hard work continued although at a slower pace.

Given the pace of appreciation in home values coupled with high property taxes, how many investors are looking farther away from the main cities?