Start by analyzing cash flow and market demand for each property to decide which one to rent out.

Pushing into other, close-by, markets is the best (and maybe only) way to make it work.

Hi Max, I can speak about the Columbus Ohio market (as this is the market I specialize in) but yes, there is strong competition here and there are obviously some cash buyers and they will always have a slight advantage.

I had looked into Pricelabes a couple years ago and didn't think it worked well for my market, but sometimes think about retrying it because so many seem to rely on it.

Has anyone had good experience with Furnished Finder in your market or if in Houston even better?

I bought some commercial properties (5, 6, and 11 units) and they were all off-market and seller-financed.Learn how to make the numbers work for you and the seller.

One strategy is to pursue properties (in your preferred markets) that have been listed for sale for over 90 days (even longer is better).

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

It’s exciting to hear about your plans to dive into this field, and Chicago is a fantastic market to explore once you move there.It sounds like you’re on the right track with your interest in House Hacking, Mid-Term Rentals, Short-Term Rentals, and the BRRRR strategy.

How true is this, and how could that affect my real estate strategy if I were to enter the Texas market as a Washington State resident?