I have learned that in today's world of information you do not need to limit your investment to just markets you live in or normally travel to. 

You can say houses are much more expensive today!

In today’s housing market, where inventory remains tight and competition is fierce, speed and decisiveness have become critical factors in securing a home.A Market Defined by Scarcity and CompetitionThe U.S. housing market is still struggling with the effects of years of underbuilding following the 2008 financial crisis.

Please - do this today: Send her a Notice To Quit for Non-Payment of Rent; you will need to send this to her via USPS with proof of delivery required so you can use it in any legal proceeding.

My local REI buddy called today.  

So while deductions today are generally worth more than future deductions.

@Felipe SotoI will not comment on the program but what I will say trying to raise $ today is EXTREMELY challenging.

You'll also want to make sure you look into a good property manager since they'll be your biggest help to stabilize and manage the day to day operations of owning property. 

First post on BP... it is too wordy :) Sorry.I'm trying to find if zillow and redfin are good tools to find investment properties today.

Traditional deals often don’t excite investors—offering $200/month in cash flow isn’t very compelling.But with co-living, you can offer 5X the returns, making it much easier to secure funding.Now, instead of asking an investor to put up a 20% down payment for $200/month cash flow, you can pitch them a 5% down investment yielding $1,000+/month—a much more attractive deal.Why Co-Living is the FutureCo-living isn’t just another strategy—it’s a high-demand, high-cash-flow, lower-risk investment model that aligns with today’s rental market trends.