Because even if it's a more expensive market, you're house hacking, so you're going to be subsidizing your living expenses anyway.

My initial strategy is wholesaling and my markets are the Triad/Piedmont and the Triangle of NC. 

I'm a Real estate investor new to the middle TN market and am looking to build a team of agents, lenders, contractors etc.

I am not an LA or So Cal real estate expert, but from what I generally know about the market is, if you can get any positive cash flow (with "reasonable" down payment), it is likely a win.  

From around 2010-2020 I built and managed a small-medium-sized portfolio in my area (which is not an ideal market).

I am happy to help with any questions you may have surrounding the Section 8 program, but it may differ market to market.

It has a fair market value of 500k when you inherit it.

I mean TRULY great Off-Market deals.

However, the short-term rental market comes with added complexities like managing turnover, dealing with seasonality, and ensuring you comply with local regulations.

I am about 30 minutes outside of Jackson and wanting to invest outside of the city of Jackson, but still in the Central Mississippi Market.