While you may not be considering moving to a market and house-hacking, I think this BiggerPockets article still offers great data for out-of-state buy-and-hold investors.Key takeaways: Fayetteville, AR and Indianapolis, IN may be good places for you to start if you're new.

I really can't say what my average return was because over the decades I didn't keep track, it's not a relevant measurement.

Hi @Dina Schmid,Thanks for the article, that’s pretty aggravating.I don’t know which plan she is under but I’ll check.

Why don't you do a LOT more research here on BP, via articles, books and podcasts, then apply what you've learned and then ask clarifying questions on the forums?

Quote from @Alex Zweydoff: For those interested, i recently updated the blog on our website with new relevant information regarding the law.

At this stage I do not know if responsibility for necessary termite infestation treatment is determined purely by the articles of association and other incorporation documents of the HOA or are the HOA directors in direct breach of any Broward County, Florida State or Federal laws in not doing anything about the ( apparently widespread ) termite problem in the community ?

I could send you a handful of articles that would give you the basics and you'd be fine.I have 14-doors in Detroit and 3 of them I've placed S8 tenants in.

I am wondering if my first steps (past the education part) is to build a network of people who know, like, and trust me through posting content like newsletters, articles, podcasts, doing webinars, going to events (aka build my brand), or, should I first find a deal and then raise capital?

If you don't have the downpayment, go make some cash so that you do, either through saving from your normal income or some real estate investing efforts.Your point on debt paydown, although true, is not relevant to the argument of BRRR vs. traditional rental.

Here's an article with additional FAQs on cost segregation studies that you may find helpful.