Additionally, Airbnb income during this period could generate steady cash flow, though market conditions and regulatory risks should be considered.

It's going to offer Strong economic growth, Appreciation (especially in DFW), Tax advantages (no state income tax), and a Growing population, including infrastructure and amenities. 

My ideal location would currently actually be Augusta, GA because I really want to start somewhere with a very low crime rate. 

Here is some clarification:When property inside of an IRA is financed, it generates UDFI (Unrelated Debt-Financed Income), the income derived from the leveraged portion of the property. 

If investing in real estate was easy, everyone would have passive income.

Both generate passive income streams without you having to clock in at a 9-to-5.🏗️ Building Equity While Others PayWhen your tenant pays rent, they're helping you pay down your mortgage - building your equity.

You still claim the income as miscellaneous income and deduct property taxes and mortgage interest (subject to SALT and other high mortgage limitations) on your Schedule A, but that's it.2. 

If you still want to rent out your other bedroom you can have a tenant in the opposite side AND a roommate which would give you two income streams.

If you pay two years' worth of property taxes in 2025 (January and December), both payments are deductible on your 2025 return, potentially reducing your taxable rental income significantly.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.