Congrats on your amazing work, Aaron, Your story is truly inspiring for new investors on BiggerPockets.I’m eyeing some properties here in Upstate NY, but feel a bit scared to go it alone.

We have two children under the age of 2 and very little Equity to tie up in a deal.

I’ll give examples South and East of Children’s Hospital.  

To your point about experience with renters, it has been pretty low key (children's birthday parties, women's retreats, families getting away for a weekend, etc).

Here are a few more tips and tools you might find useful:Contractor ManagementBudgeting and Expense TrackingDesign Inspiration and PlanningNetworking and Learning------If also need some funding for your first flip, let's connect.

Very inspiring.

Open to how you screen and prevent problem children! 

Again a real reduction of taxes.My favorite of all time though is my client who did a 1031 of a farm and bought investment properties in each of the three cities where their children lived (tax deferral). 

With the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton Children’s Hospital, and a bunch of universities, there’s a steady demand for rentals.Each city has its perks, so it really depends on whether you're after appreciation or cash flow.

For example, going to college, first job,  getting married, having children, HELL changing careers at age 50, and obtaining a master's degree.I have a 6 flat and 3 tenants at the same time are being evicted.