So many variables can turn a deal sideways from 1 hour to the next - i.e. inspection findings, title issues, contracts, financing issues, taxes, dept. of buildings/local municipalities, etc.I'm glad to hear you made it through the challenges, and it sounds like you'll be able to leverage this experience as you grow your portfolio.All the best to you along your journey!

So I went almost 7 years paying zero taxes, until I started paying properties off.

Chattanooga is a great market to start out in.

house hacking is great start, that's how i started in the business. would love to connect

don't be afraid of better markets in ohio like columbus. depending on the capital allocation buying old houses and having to renovate is not the only way to drive value. build rent refinance repeat and build to rent are both very strong market drivers as well and you can traditionally get infill land in areas like columbus in much better locations than where you buy.

Quote from @Greg Gallucci: For the most part I suggest not buying new builds to rent for a number of reasons.#1.

Finally, if you cannot find sold properties to compare within the timeframe or distance you can go out a bit to find properties to compare.This will get you started with finding values for residential 1-4. 

For that reason, we prefer fast scalable strategies that are repeatable and allow compounding faster for new builds than a build to rent triplex. does anyone have a similar strategy?

Wholesaling real estate is among the hardest possible ways to start out your professional career. 

House hacking can certainly be a great way to build equity and reduce living expenses, but it’s essential to have a cushion in case your rental income doesn’t come in as expected or renovations take longer than planned.