Research stable rental markets, affordable entry prices, landlord-friendly laws, and infrastructure investment.

It was a cut and dry project and since it was my first deal it was an easy entry having already been slightly remodeled.

Flipping can be cost-effective due to lower entry costs and growth in neighborhoods.

I’m starting to look into other states that have an easier barrier to entry which brings me to PA.

In current market conditions, rents have generally increased, making house hacking a viable entry strategy.

The low entry costs and upside make it worth considering, especially for someone investing from out of state.If Detroit’s on your radar or you’re curious to learn more, feel free to DM me—I can point you to some resources that might help.

Even though the distance would be a lot farther to travel than initially investing in another Chicago neighborhood, I know the tenant laws are a lot more relaxed out in the suburbs, the average price of property is much lower, and it just feels like a smoother entry point than a large city in general.I'm very interested in multi-family properties to begin my real estate journey and have worked on putting a team together, so I am getting closer to actually acting, not just observing.

This means you’re effectively living for free, or close to it, while building equity in your property.Low-Cost Entry into Real Estate InvestingBecause you're living in the property, you can qualify for owner-occupied financing.

There have been ways to short it for a long time but soon even the general public that was not willing to cross that border to entry will be able to short it in the coming weeks via CME futures. 

Yes, this will be an entry level job, but it gives you experience, gives you income to be able to even start buying single family rentals, if you want, gives you connections in the industry (not always investors, but people you may need later on).