Tell folks what I am doing; still going long gold, btc, but equity wise heavy leaps on NVIDIA, META, OKTA collared with puts(15:5 ratio) so net bullish.Real estate wise--as rates keep moving up on FRM, and inventory increases, I will continue to be a deep value bid.

Been to both, did heavy diligence on both.

Overall my portfolio is too real estate heavy, I have more than 50% of my assets in real estate and I just generally think that's not such a great idea.

With stucco siding, tile roofs, and desert landscaping, there’s no worry about issues like heavy rain, ice, or intense wear on lawns.

You are able to find better deals in my opinion and still lean on heavy traffic from the nearby cities from people wanting to escape. 

Acclimating for at least the manufacturer's recommended time period, temperature and humidity prior to installation is key, as well as keeping the subfloor at the recommended temperature during install and after, sanding down any high spots/leveling the subfloor as much as possible (less than 1/8 in. over. few feet is ideal), leaving a 1/4" gap against the walls for expansion, and limiting the number of heavy objects placed on the floor in one area can help reduce gaps forming after install.

This was our first heavy project without a more knowledgeable GC as our partner.

Based on your timeline I assume this not a heavy renovation but that's just a guess and your timeline could be wishful thinking...

Strict adherence to what you believe are facts can run you into heavy vacancies before you know what happened.

I’m especially interested in house hacking as my first investment since it seems ideal for building cash flow, reducing expenses and gaining experience without heavy initial capital.Questions & Market Focus:I'm still learning, but I’m starting to research these four markets to understand which may be the best fit for house hacking.