my next step is to find the best and most affordable market for my investment!  

Shelby Park is getting a facelift from many investors (myself included) and Smoketown is the next neighborhood in line if you're looking for an affordable price point with future growth.

Not the cheapest 25% or the most expensive 25% but I’m the middle, where people want to and can afford to live. 

My girlfriend and I are looking to get into Multifamily real estate investing and have also looked into the possibility of house hacking, although a good affordable property seems to be tough but not impossible in this area.

Focus on long-term rentals in affordable markets with reliable cash flow, and steer clear of high-cost flips, lower-class properties, or overleveraging in areas that rely solely on appreciation.Good luck!

Cash flow is hard to come by and I have considered looking elsewhere in more affordable states.

@Chris CoreThere are real estate investment opportunities across various markets, particularly in the Midwest and Southeast regions, which offer affordable purchase prices for most investors.

Housing is still affordable compared to other markets, which keeps renters and investors coming.

He was new in town, culd not afford nice all on his own, needed a roommate and this type of real pairs people up.

That being said if you need 20 different LLCs to sleep well at night then do it if you can afford it, but look at the really big players.