Furthermore, it aligns with the growing trend of home improvements that enhance daily living while maximizing investment returns.

Just google the following: - special assessment - zombie condos - Florida condos (look for recent news)Since you are not living near the properties anyways, why not look in a landlord friendly state where the purchase prices are lower?

I think I'll start out where I live and probably branch out outnof state once I build my knowledge and experience. 

JeffWe lead a couple investor meet up groups in person and live stream about the Central Ohio real estate market.

This way I can see pictures of the applicant, their living conditions, people they're associated with and their job.

Our lot is fenced in and we cannot see where he lives but close enough to be of concern, but we want to stay in the same town until the kids are finished school.So, my question is this, would it make sense to rent our home (roughly $2300-2500/mo. as per real-estate agent claims), with the stipulation that the garage is used for my business AND buy a home nearby?

@Ken M. we live in one, it has an attached unit, but with a door that passes through from both units.

@Andrew Katz, if you will be living in your next house hack, you should investigate a conventional loan instead of hard money.

I lived in Carlisle for 10 years or so.

Hi Vinay, I own multiple properties and live in Columbus.