House hacking is the way I would start to buy a home to live in and then rent it out and start fresh after you have the reserves built up to do it again and rinse and repeat. 

So, they bought an OOS property (usually a freshly rehabbed A-grade house in a C or D area) because the house looked awesome in pictures, and the cashflow looked good on paper.

When you are going to compare a fair fight between 2 champions you won't put one  that is fresh just eaten 2 hours ago, against the same category fighter that has not slept for 4 days and malnutritioned.

Were the walls freshly painted when the tenant moved in?

Everything is going to start coming at you pretty fast on this first one but a fresh unit to get rented is a big plus because you will be able to find your own residents.

My approach is to sign fresh leases.

Currently I have fresh paint on the house (inside and outside), new doors (Garage and entrance), Solar Panels (10K system w/ LG Battery), and exterior aesthetics upgrades.

Hopefully it's walkable to the Fresh Market, great restaurants, and the Red Line.

I'm fresh in the game and currently on the lookout for my first property and thought it wise to consult a pro for advice, and eventually tax help, before I dive in.Furthermore, if you're an investor and invest / live local to this area, want to meet up for lunch or coffee sometime?

And some viewing were like waiting in line to get into a night club.The one above is right next to Fresh market and Trader joes.