I know a few investors in college towns who make a killing from buying homes, renovating, then renting out to multiple students per each room.

Buy a quality couch from a US manufacturer and their fabrics are usually excellent.

I did public record searches on all the tenants while I was in the process of buying the building just so I'd know who I was going to be dealing with.

For context, I'm based in the SF Bay Area in CA and looking into buying my first OOS rental after house hacking locally for 10 years.

If you’re serious about buying properties and doing real estate, then I would suggest working with the CPA that understands real estate even if the services cost more than your average H&R Block or some TurboTax program you can buy.

Can you sell the car and buy a junker for a year or so? 

Investment Info:Mobile home buy & hold investment.

In North Jersey, buying is difficult from my beginner perspective with high prices, property tax, etc.Barrier to entry feels high in my area.

What kind of property did you buy?

If you’re in the Detroit area and looking to buy, sell, or simply connect, I’d love to chat!