With builders offering in-house financing as low as 5.5% for investors/second home owners, and warranties on roofs and HVAC systems, I continue to support new construction as a solid choice for LTR buyers.

It will be beneficial to your learning journey. 

Consider if it will truly benefit your tax position, liability protection, or asset management, or if it will just add unnecessary paperwork.If you’re in a state like California, keep in mind that you’ll have to pay $800 annually to the Franchise Tax Board, file a periodic Statement of Information (SOI), and submit a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report.It’s a good idea to consult a real estate attorney to ensure you’re making the best decision for your specific needs.

Read this:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1122635-the-s...Cost segregation for your LTRs/MTRs may only be beneficial if you have a spouse who can qualify for the Real Estate Professional status, and then for one year only.And you're right: business is more important than taxes.

With strong demand and guaranteed, government-backed rent, Columbus is an excellent choice for investors seeking reliable cash flow.

House hacking is an awesome choice for starting out—it’s a great way to cover your mortgage while gaining landlord experience.

Local HML if rates are competitive to me would be a better choice they will help in the buy decisions and keep you from making a big boo boo.

That would be my choice if I exited out of Indiana.I'm not a huge fan of paying cash for properties since you're tying up a large amount on one property.

If you find one who is smart and hard working and who knows how to structure creative deals, it will be incredibly beneficial to keep them on your team.

A final choice would be to rent the primary in a few months, reside in a rental for several years, sell the primary, and purchase another SFH for rental and a SFH residence as a new primary.Is this a viable place to begin investing?