Maximize your W2 earnings, get a 2nd job, swallow your pride and live at home (if that's an option), don't spend a dime on anything if it is not food, housing, or transportation, and pile up money. 

I am on my second house hack just north of Boston.

Some buyers (think Cary NC in the 1990s) are looking for attributes not related to economic value, like: common areas, access to public transportation, proximity to parks, etc.

I have attorneys who only charge $500-$650 for handling seller's side, but once you add in the state and local transfer tax, transportation fund fee, prorated real estate taxes, stormwater, courier, etc., it adds up. 

Close to public transport, very family friendly, etc. 

Does anyone here invest in Parking spots ? Can you share on some insights about how does this work ?Is it like long term hold and wait approach ? What are the operating costs associated with this ?

For detroit,  I was looking into areas like Bagley, or Boston-Edison Historic District and saw houses for really good prices. 

Is this any different than similar investors chasing yield in Cleveland, Kansas City or Baltimore over investing in Boston, DC or LA?

Eventually, people may start to default on their mortgage payments, not from a lack of being responsible, but because their basics of food, transportation, and medical, and insurance payments have all gone up.

I'm Yosh from Boston, passionate about real estate investing for 2024/2025.