I currently own a 4-unit in Allentown which has done quite well for me and looking to expand my portfolio throughout LVH.

Fannie Mae has a requirement that if you want to use the rental income from the non occupied units, that you MUST have a current housing expense which means you cannot live rent free.

I had listed a 10-unit property in Cincinnati, OH, and found a buyer through an agent from a different office.

If you do, I recommend you hire a real estate agent to help you lease up the units.

@Daniel Cacho I’m 35 years old, have been in the game for over a decade, own 26 doors, run a property management company with 350+ units, and operate a realty brokerage with a small team of agents.

With a budget of $300K-$400K, you could potentially find single-family homes or small multi-units in those areas.I'd recommend researching rental demand near universities like Duke or NC State or even checking out neighborhoods with strong job growth near tech hubs.

Don't be afraid to ask them why they don't want to apply.When I'm having pricing discussions with owners I work with, I always remind them: a month of vacancy costs your bottom line more than a unit filled with a rent reduction.

@Jim Stanley Say No to DIY on SDIRA owned units.  

I can see when they're cleaning the pool, cutting the grass, servicing the HVAC unit outside, etc.

@Kyle McVay I self-managed my first 5 units and then transferred all new units to a PM.