this is only a good idea if you have reason to believe that the area will be appreciating quickly, which is called speculation and akin to gambling not investing. me personally, I would rather put my money on black than bank on market appreciation. negative cash flow rentals are a time suck and money suck.

My 2 cents: You're young, you could get a real estate or real estate adjacent 9-5 so you can get paid to to learn more about real estate while learning and building the side hustle outside of business hours.Seems like you live in a major US market so that's a plus, you could get a tenant services coordinator job in commercial real estate making $40-60k (not sure if that's more or less than what you are making now) It's an Entry level role, anyone with a degree and a polished resume and a passion for real estate should have a decent shot at landing a job like this.

I think you have a good plan, BRRRR is still a great route in the current market, and especially for the states you are already in - both Indiana and Georgia are very well positioned for BRRRR deals in my view / experience

Austin is not a great cash flow market currently, but has proven to have solid long-term appreciation.

Consider me a friend in the charlotte market and let's grab coffee (there are many cute coffee shops here and I can tell you where to find the good texmex)

You will also want to make sure your fees are in line or below market and your pics are excellent.Check out Tripshock also for tix.Good luck!

Back when I started investing, I found it helpful to prioritize understanding the nuances of each market, and Pittsburgh is a gem for steady cash flow opportunities.Here’s the deal: a $100 monthly cash flow might seem underwhelming, but context matters.

STR-friendly markets make it easier to get started and grow your business, and the lack of state income tax is a huge perk.

No matter the stage of the market, there’s always reasons not to invest. - Prices are too high- Prices are falling- Interest rates are too high- My Cousins, Mothers, Sister told me that Real Estate is too riskyThere’s never a “perfect” time, but everyone wishes that they started sooner.

The job market is tight here in Lake County right now.