On the flip side, if you've got a bunch of Section 8 tenants living in a building that's in a neighborhood where a lot of the tenant base has good jobs, high credit scores, and are generally reliable people, you've got the most risky tenants in that tenant base and that ain't what ya want.

I currently live in Michigan. 

I need to find a place to live and I don't know what to do. 

@Jerry Zigounakisi'd pick a market close to you, or one you have strong ties in, rather than trying to get to one via math.can you invest where you live, or 1-2 hours from where you live, or where you like to vacation, or where you went to college, or where you plan to move someday?

Hi All, I have an investment property in NJ that was my second home when I lived in PA.

U live a lifestyle not a job huge difference..

I live in the Milwaukee area and want to get started investing locally but eventually want to branch out into other cities and states.

., FHA loans, conventional mortgages, BRRRR method)Take online courses (BiggerPockets, Udemy, Coursera) most are inexpensive and self paced.Attend local real estate meetups, join investor groups, and connect with experienced agents via LinkedIn.Get Licensed & SpecializeChoose a focus: residential sales, commercial properties, wholesaling, house flipping, or property management.Join a brokerage to gain mentorship, hands-on experience, and leads before going independent.Start Small & Take ActionConsider house hacking (buy a duplex, live in one unit, rent the other) to build equity with low risk.I'm a mortgage lender at Aslan Mortgage Lending and would love to pick your brain about what you're trying to get into.

I lived in it for a year and loved the location.

Buy and Hold investing is a great avenue to begin with as most people live their lives off of residual income.