Quote from @Jemini Leckie: Hello,I live in a mountain west state, not California.

If you aren't going to be living in Texas then it would be tough to do a house hack there.

And that’s fine it’s not like I will out live the depreciation.

Hello Bigger Pockets, I am a 27 year old Airline Pilot living in Pittsburgh, PA.

I live in California (Central Coast) and have built a 12-door portfolio in Detroit, which has been a great market for both cash flow and long-term potential.Detroit still offers properties well below the $150k mark, with strong rent-to-price ratios and a market that’s seeing growth in key areas.

Even if the sponsor lacking knowledge and experience can raise capital through syndication, their life will become a living nightmare of lawsuits, hostile social media posts, public ridicule, accusations, legal threats.  

I am currently living out of state so I have hired a property management company to handle this task, however, my home is still sitting vacant with very few prospective tenants.

The past tenant was a hoarder and the apartment has not been lived in or touched since 1999 (26 years)! 

Finding deals outside of California can definitely open up new opportunities, especially given the cost of living and market dynamics in the state.When looking for properties in other states, consider focusing on areas with strong rental demand, economic growth, and population increase.

U live a lifestyle not a job huge difference..