If you are looking to keep your townhouse as a rental and find another primary , if you have kids in school , I would recommend Severna Park , Arnold , then Pasadena . ( preferably a community with either a pool and or water access .Nothing in this county pencils out as a rental unless you look in Glen Burnie and North . 

The BRRRR method is a great way to quickly build up a rental portfolio and considering you are in one of the fastest appreciating markets in the US, you will be able to profit off of appreciation as well as rental income.I am a real estate agent for off-market distressed properties here in Fort Worth, Arlington and surrounding areas.

Quote from @Jimmy Sont: I'm looking to build around 700 sq ft 2 bed / 2 bath guest house primarily used for short to mid term rentals.

We decided to quit buying rentals to hold, and instead, the units that we typically would rehab and hold, we are going to rehab and sell.

Instead of jumping into an expensive Long Island market with negative cash flow, consider investing in a Texas market like San Antonio, Houston, or DFW suburbs—these areas offer strong rental demand, lower property taxes than NY, and better cash flow potential.

Hey Connor, Welcome to the Forums.Wishing you the best as you plan for your first rental.

@Ivan CastanonCan’t find a rental property to cashflow?

I’ve been a real estate investor since 2015, owning and managing multiple multifamily properties and running a short-term rental business in Cape Cod, the Lakes Region of NH, and the Berkshires.

I’m not super experience but I do have a couple rentals.

You Might Not Live for FreeMany first-time house hackers expect that their rental income will fully cover their mortgage, but that’s not always the case.