One more thing I should address:  Installing cameras inside of a residence with other tenants can be a HUGE legal violation.  

There is also about 40% less inventory for Condos than there is for Co-ops.If you're mainly looking to invest in an apartment to save on rent and learn the market, I'd recommend a small multifamily (2-4 unit) investment.

I don't have an interest in any markets other than where I reside. 

Gaining a risk-free property, with a long-term resident there to pay down your fees, etc, with a property management company in place to hold your hand along the way and making sure your property is kept up with. 

This allows me to seed the property for 6-12month, then refi, and pay the full amount of the HELCO back in one payment. 

Take the $250,000 primary residence exclusion every two years .  

I recently acquired my first primary residence and am seeing ways I can best utilize the space for real estate investing.

Let me know if you want info on specific markets or tools to get started.

Main questions would be, how long have you owned this and is there any rental income reporting on your most recent return.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.