My son currently lives in the townhouse b/c he is going to school and works in the area.Since he is young and starting out in life, I would like for him to only cover the basic costs (taxes, HOA, utilities) just enough for me to break even (I believe that will put him slightly little lower than market rent rates). 

I hear Wisconsin is even better.  

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Even still, it could be said that I've still lost money due to my time on the tools instead of prospecting as a real estate agent (the cost of lost opportunity).If you can truly do 80%-90% of the work yourself (at acceptable quality levels) and you aren't sacrificing your time where you can get better returns for your efforts, then yes, it can work even up here in Canada.

Good morning/evening Everyone,I am located in Columbus Georgia, and I am new to the Bigger Pockets community.

NJ is a big one—places like Newark, Paterson, or even smaller towns have better cash flow potential.

That's the other challenge that i've learned, with only one month as SD, if the tenant leaves even in a relatively new build the fees add up. 

You Make More Than Zero DollarsSimple math: 100% of no deal = $0.00 every time.A good deal, even if you’re getting only a piece of the profit, still makes you money.

Hope you’re enjoying your stay in Malta travel safe and happy new year.

Areas near oil production hubs could experience economic booms, creating localized opportunities for real estate investments.Beyond these broader economic initiatives, Bessent has been vocal about extending or even expanding the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).