When I'm looking at potential opportunity, price isn't that big of a factor.

You could consider keeping it if you think the area has potential for appreciation or if you’ve already invested enough to make it stable.I’d recommend finding a PM who understands working with out-of-state investors.

House hacking is an excellent strategy, especially with the potential to use an FHA loan to secure a property with a low down payment. 

Their success speaks volumes however, its a bit much for me to stomach for a potential benefit. 

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But if you get a major expense you could then potentially have a decent amount of debt.

For our second STR, we are currently researching Sherman, potentially / ideally, a less expensive duplex that we could rennovate and self manage from Dallas with workers coming to the area in mind. 

For southern states, you might want to look at smaller markets in Alabama, Mississippi, or parts of Tennessee and Arkansas where properties are still affordable and cash flow potential exists.

Cost per lead (CPL) is crucial—it shows how much you're paying to get a potential seller or buyer’s info, and you want this as low as possible without sacrificing quality.

Owner occupied loans have allowed us to purchase properties in markets with heavy appreciation, and potential for huge rent increases.