I listened to some of these gurus (including a few people on BP) about acquiring doors to have "financial freedom" and bought 2 Class C properties in Indianapolis, not hating the city just my choice of property purchases - that cash flow on paper has turned out to be -$300 to -$500 a month.

It’s a popular way for new investors to dip their toes into real estate because it allows you to generate rental income while reducing or even eliminating your monthly mortgage payment.While house hacking can be done with single-family homes (by renting out rooms), multifamily properties, such as duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes, take the concept to the next level.

Long before you NEW investors with computers and the WHOLESALING of homes became popular.

I really wanted to continue using them, but for growth it just wasn't the best choice for us. 

If you’re looking for speed, flexibility, and a customized solution for your investment, private money lending is a great choice, even if the interest rate is higher.

That’s always going to win in the end as to coming out ahead as long as you make smart financial investments (such as maintaining control of your own investments, and making smart choices on properties that cash flow, etc).  

Now is the time to be cautious and even more thoughtful in your investment choices, but there are still plenty of compelling reasons to stay the course as a passive investor! 

That is great you are in nursing, one popular strategy we see a lot lately is renting to traveling nurses using a "mid-term" rental strategy.

Milton and Farmington can be excellent choices, too, often with more budget-friendly options and the chance to add value in less saturated areas, might have better cash flow luck here.For lenders and agents, I'd recommend networking with those who have experience specifically in the NH Seacoast markets since these towns can vary in terms of tenant demographics and rental demands.

Both approaches can be effective, but they come with different sets of considerations.Turnkey properties are often a safer choice, especially for those just starting out.