It's a strategy that has proven effective time and again.Five years is a solid timeframe to account for market fluctuations and ensure profitable sales.

Alongside my studies, I’ve had the privilege of competing as a Division 1 hockey player, which has taught me the value of discipline and strategy—qualities I’m excited to bring into my real estate journey.I’m looking to purchase my first investment property in the U.S. with a budget of $250,000 to $350,000 in cash.

Overall, I think this would be the best strategy. 

@Roger Garner the strategy will really depend on what level of involvement you want in the project.

What are some creative revenue generating strategies that you all have explored?

Don't let anyone tell you that X strategy doesn't work in this market or that market, all BS.

I've looked at the fastest growing areas in other states and while I think you can profit from real estate everywhere, perhaps with a different strategy, investing in the fastest growing areas in the state seems to me to give an edge or a push in the right direction.David KrulacBigger Pockets Podcast #82

Can you locally house hack and do the room by room strategy? 

New to this local market, I wonder whether buy and hold is a good strategies for this market (balanced between cash flow and appreciation for class A or B, I know cash flow is difficulty in general given today's real estate environment )?

The strategy is simple.