You have to ensure you are buying at a good discount to make those expenses up if you may have to sell in the next few years. 

One more reason why people should stop looking for the easy path to building wealth.Increase earnings, reduce expenses, save, and invest.

There are also added expenses and financing hurdles to jump through.

While a 0-4% cash-on-cash return isn't ideal, remember that house hacking provides value beyond pure cash flow by reducing your living expenses.

A high property tax rate will increase the taxes more quickly as a percentage of total expenses when the property value increases.

I live in Fl. where insurance is pretty costly but I am also investing in states where insurance seems less expensive.

To analyze deals efficiently, focus on key metrics like cash flow, cap rate, and expense ratios—make sure rental income covers mortgage, taxes, insurance, and maintenance while hitting your 6% cap rate target.

Ok so a diff path then my previous post.I also wanted to invest in real estate but just assume( and bet is probably true) that most of the people that find truly good investments have  either or all of the following the most "average joes" don't:1.

Prospective investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses, and should consult with a tax or legal adviser before making any investment decision. 

That is the only way you can deduct some expenses and use depreciation within the IRA.