If so, I’d recommend investing in your own backyard as opposed to going out of state.

I can also allow a tenant to grow with me - just moved a family from a two bedroom to a three bedroom apartment.Personally the only reasons I would choose to invest in multiple markets is a) because I wanted an excuse to go somewhere regularly or b) for economic/geographic diversity.I had the advantage that my home market was good.

Hi Tyler, Since you did a house hack for your first property, I think the easiest next move would be to go house hack another one.

The ability to manage investments requires a desire.

Most renters cannot (or will not) take proper care of a pool.So...if you decide to go for a pool property, make sure you have it maintained...and charge it to the tenant.

If it's just a money grab and there is no desire to associate with the aforementioned, you will most likely be on the losing end and feel very negative about the program.

While the property's location was desirable, it was evident that the house had been neglected for several years.

The neighborhoods are not upscale but they are desirable so good tenants are typically found quickly. 

A horse and buggy might get me where I want to go, but I'll choose other options.That being said, just because someone is using an algorithm doesn't mean it's the right one.

So it makes me think this may not be the way to go.