Of course you can make RE work anywhere, but if your real goal is to retire within 30 years, using Real Estate as your vehicle.....and if you are serious about this.....then you owe it to yourself to at least consider moving to an area where Real Estate is easier.

I would say doing this strategy though may be a slow process because you are missing out on one of the biggest money makers in real estate which is capital gains.  

While your family member might have some valid concerns, there are definitely ways to address them and make real estate a successful investment strategy.Let's break down your family member's points and explore the counter-arguments:Interest Rates and Appreciation:Yes, mortgage rates are higher than they've been in recent years.

Bad foundations were my money-makers.

The tougher part will be finding clients that want to work with a part-timer that has no experience and little time.If I were you, I would focus on dentistry where you can make really good money, then use that money to invest in real estate on the side.

May have a futon or pull out couch instead.For smaller rentals, such as yours,  I'd recommend a Kerurig coffee maker.

Don't forget your Follow up process, Cold calling consistently will produce good leads but, for us, the first contact to closed deal is longer than some of the other forms of marketing and FU is the difference maker.

When I try click on the dates, it won't let me change them because Market Maker is turned on.

Contact a local cabinet maker.

Let's say you can make $250/door just to pick an arbitrary descent number - which would make rent $1,367/month.Your 1 paid off house has all the other expenses but P&I.