For example, you might choose to take a blanket mortgage covering all properties, BUT perhaps the market softens and later you wish to sell a property.

I was sent an offering memo by a broker selling a multi-family building in an area no reasonable person would even consider affordable housing material yet the marketing materials made a point of emphasis to detail how the property would satisfy the need for affordable housing.

I sold all my SFR rentals in that markets as collecting rent and keeping houses in good shape was just too tough.. ( thats jackson proper)  as I said madison and Ridgeland will be fine..

Pittsburgh has to be one of the best markets for house hacking so we are definitely blessed.

What is your current BUY formula for properties in this market?

.📊 Market Appreciation vs Stock GrowthHere's where it gets really interesting!

Bham is a great market.

Goal would be to acquire 20 rentals by the age of retirement, with some already starting to be paid off.I am in the same boat as you, and I focus on safe appreciation all day (small cash flow for safety and then focused on markets on that appreciate). 

I have found my market and have created my team thus far. 

Time ManagementReal estate can consume all your time with endless tasks—client meetings, marketing, and paperwork.