@Drew Denham Every realtors different and presents as their personality dictates. some are super pushing and aggressive some are door mats just like all walks of life.

Where your home is will dictate how useful the Metro is.

I think the state laws really dictate what state is best to form an entity. 

But the problem with wanting something a lot of other people want is that the prices are getting up there.Some people really like working class / C type areas because they feel the tenant base is lifetime tenants (not going to move out and buy a house any time soon), and they get a better $/return in those areas, but other people feel the management hassles in those areas aren't worth it and prefer B or even A type areas.So depending on where you fall on that spectrum, as well as your budget, may dictate some of the potential areas in RI.

Generally speaking, I'd allow the comps to dictate what I do with a property.

@Corey WestermannHome Value in a Refi is dictated by Appraised Value. 

You have others that can dictate rental times, etc and they can changes rules.

Hi Chris,I remind clients sometimes that duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes can be owner occupied and because of it you can get very good non-investor mortgage rates.Obviously purchase price dictates downpayment  and that's still money you would need to have so in this case I would suggest looking perhaps in the East Bay if price needs to be as low as possible.There are some low downpayment loans out there again so that's something you should explore.If you're an attorney or doctor you can also take advantage of special programs.

Even if attorneys tell you otherwise, the commission is the judge and jury and dictate legally what you can/can’t do.

It is awesome to interact and meet with other like minded individuals looking to create wealth and dictate life on their own terms instead of suffering by being trapped in the rat race!