@Tove FoxInvesting out-of-state can be a great way to tap into affordable markets with strong rental demand and solid returns.

You could also team up with another investor to afford better deals or start wholesaling to build cash before buying rentals.

Not many people here can afford $5000/month rent or would they. 

If you like impacting the nation by providing affordable housing you can really put people in houses here.

Many successful investors started small, such as with house hacking or buying affordable properties to rent out.

Do you have any idea of the price point you can afford and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

@Amir PortalFort Worth (Southside): Affordable entry points with growing rental demand due to development and school proximity.Arlington: A solid mix of price points and strong rental potential, especially near UT Arlington or entertainment districts.Focus on areas with rising population growth, job opportunities, and low vacancy rates.

How much money can you afford to lose? 

I love the program, as it helps many people who can't afford housing.

God forbid something happens and I either can't get rid of a tenant or can't find one, I would barely even be able to afford the mortgage