Because of that, our budget a little more flexible -- it doesn't necessarily have to cash flow right out the door (which I know is almost completely unlikely in the current market for this type of area). 

It is a 3/2 with a converted one car garage that is a bonus room. 

If I could choose between earning $5,000/month from 10 doors, or from 5 doors, I would pick 5 doors all day long!

I own 7 properties (8 doors) in southwest Pennsylvania free and clear. 

It checks all the boxes that make a great long term investment3/2 or 4/2All brickNo pool or basementNo large deckNewer than 2000Not in a floodzoneNear shopping and the interstateBonus points if you can find something with a garage How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Cold calling and door knocking.

My wife hit one end of our garage door before the garage opened fully.

I personally have 12-doors there and focused on the BRRRR method when I was building my portfolio.

A good option to get your foot in the door might be to house hack and rent by the room.

Hey Kamari,House-hacking is one of the best ways to get your foot in the door of investing.