I am in Tampa Florida so the investment market is huge here for both as well. 

. $40k a year for not doing much is a great investment on $40k unless you are putting in a ton of work into the property.Who operates the property?

I'm Alejandro and me and my wife are doing our research to start investing in the US.

Quote from @Kyle Kline: Hello,I am curious if anybody has experience using short note investing to raise funds for an investment property down payment.

I have been investing in Columbus, Ohio, since 2017.

If rates decline later in 2025, refinancing opportunities could further improve returns on investment properties.Guidance for InvestorsFor investors, 2025 is shaping up to be a strong year for rental property acquisitions.

@Zack Whiting Id change your mindset of real estate investing being a hobby and making it a more serious part of your life.

It doesn't care if it's day or night, or whether you have low voltage task lighting or office lights.

Look at buying my first investment property (probably a house in the 100-150k range) and begin looking for a tennant.I can imagine there a lot of different theories/ideas with what one could do here--I am just curious to see what other people think.

Investor in California here trying to diversify my portfolio and start investing in a different state.