Note: There is definitely a lot of upside in the area right now due to overflow from Seattle and better transit options into the city, but I don't want to bet on this with the market being where it is right now.Our current house hack has worked out great and enabled us to save a ton of money.

If your horizon is 10 years or less then you might as well go to Vegas and bet on black because you could win or lose.

While I'm not dismissing the fact that a combination of both is certainly ideal and is possible but given the toughened economic times we're in, I wouldn't bet on having both at the same time.

Norristown has high taxes, so Philadelphia may be a better bet. On

Hi @Ben Cors,Congratulations on taking the first steps!

You will find that getting good financials and even access to the units will prove to be tough and also that many are charging below market rents still, so that may be something to consider when analyzing properties.Tampa overall has many more multi family units than Orlando, but also more areas that would be considered C or below areas, just find an agent that is familiar with the specific area you are looking for.

Well You could have a good savings built up and a great credit score but the bank isn’t going to give you a mortgage when they see you are young and only are getting 20k a year legally . keep saving till you have double your current savings and then buy a duplex in need of work in another area where property is cheaper .more than likely a c or d class neighborhood then Fix it up yourself in your time off work and hire a pm with the profits .

Where I live and operate in Western PA, a 3/1 in C or D class isn't impossible to rent, but in A and B class properties in some nearby areas?

Rentals are easier - 99.99% of the time you should avoid corporations (C or S).However, profits from flips are subject to self-employment tax in addition to ordinary income tax.Depending on your situation, an S Corp could benefit you but you have to weigh the costs (separate tax filings, payroll costs, possible reduction or loss of Sec. 199A deduction, possible higher annual fees/taxes, etc.) vs. the benefit (avoidance of self-employment taxes on a portion of your profits).My advice would be to consult with a tax professional and attorney first to ensure you're setting yourself up correctly from the beginning.

I expect that trend to continue, do i think cities will be decimated, no but around the margins i would bet on suburbs and exurb's.