I hadn't read the Baltimore story before...wow.Hi Sathiya, some thoughts: - attend in person meet ups in the Boston area to talk to other investors who buy locally and out of state to get their feedback and maybe consider looking within a 2 to 3 hour drive. - cash flow is difficult now with long term rentals even if you pick markets that have lower purchase prices than Boston.

We will both keep our W2 employment for the near future just looking into getting an extra income or make our retirement easier.

I am currently self employed as a GC with my own company: Carolina Premier Homes.

I am a wholesaler looking to also break into house hacking, brrrr strategy, and eventually fix and flips.I am in west TX areaWhere in Tx are you currently and what strategies do you employ? 

Be sure to: call & verify employment references, request pay stubs to confirm income & check rental history by contacting the previous landlords.Keep the momentum going!

The property is only 9 years old so that's why I put only $10k also, they are opening a new company that will employ thousands of people nearby so that's why I put a 6% income growth and only 3% expense.

Neighborhoods near major employers like the AFB often provide reliable rental demand, which is a great foundation for a long-term hold strategy. 

Through my studies, I met my current employer, who owns a construction company where I serve as the Sales Director.

What percentage of gross revenue does an owner typically keep if they do employ a property manager?

Option 4: 20% down on 2 to 3 properties Also open to hear other ideas, I'm self employed so getting a lender can be a bit more difficult.