Peter covers it but I was urning for that warm fuzzy before  I talk to people about their money.

For example, maybe a house hack where you are offsetting your housing expense allows you to live in the heart of three key quality of life factors (Where you work, where you leisure, and where you shop).

@Preston DeanThank you for the warm welcome, Preston!

Consider having a nice cook out at the property (like a house warming party in a sense - try to get all neighbors to come to it so you can get to know them and they can get to know you.

I live in Miami but invest in Birmingham, AL, so I completely understand the appeal of lower prices and less competition.That said, OOS investing isn’t for the faint of heart.

STAY IN YOUR LANE AND STICK TO WHAT YOU KNOW, OTHERWISE TRUST IN OTHERS WHO HAVE YOUR BEST INTERESTS AT HEART...AND IF YOU ARE RELIGIOUS, I DON'T THINK I HAVE TO TELL YOU MAKE YOUR OWN DECISION AND THEN TAKE THAT TO PRAYER.

But keep your heart in check.

Voucher programs are arduous and not for the faint of heart.

I have helped countless veteran families and I will always have a special place in my heart for my vets.

Remember, your tenants aren’t going to pay you more rent for a pretty basement so only do what you need to to keep them warm, safe, and dry.