For myself hands down the fastest way to get to Fi is via house hacking. 

If you reach out to 10 realtors and the 3 that contact you the fastest are new to real estate or have never bought/sold an investment property...good luck.

Note: The BiggerPockets Calculators do not offer me what a goodl ol' fashion Excel spreadsheet might.

A lot of big developments are happening here and this is the fastest growing places in Alabama.

The time has come for me to start investing in real estate and before doing so i'm looking to build a strong and dedicated team of partners: agents, lenders, contractors and property managers mainly in the Cleveland area (but also open to markets within a 2-3 hr drive away) that already possess an excellent track record in their line of work and that value long term collaboration.

Prices remain relatively low, but appreciation may be slower.Monroe: A mix of cash flow and appreciation potential, Monroe has become a popular choice for investors, especially in areas where new developments are popping up.Appreciation-Focused NeighborhoodsBallantyne: A well-established area with high demand, Ballantyne offers excellent long-term appreciation potential, though cash flow opportunities may be limited.South End: A booming urban hub with a vibrant retail and restaurant scene.

I have recently worked with a company that has an excellent offer.

For me it’s been the fastest way to scale up along with my cash out refis to harvest the equity.  

Don't reward excellent employee A with the same bonus as sub-par employee B. 

Increased demand for historic district rentals and excellent rental history.