In my personal opinion, if I was renting a room with a group of roommates, I would want more than one bathroom for 4 rooms.

Personally, I find that buying is usually quicker and cheaper upfront, while building offers customization but requires more time and coordination.

Personally, I invest in Memphis, TN for 2 reasons: 1) I believe it is the best market for real estate investors for all the factors mentioned above. 2) I live here and if investing in my own backyard of Memphis is a great idea, why would I go anywhere else?...

Personally, I haven't done it.

I went there to drop off something for a person working there and, stopped in my tracks! 

I personally invest in Sacramento, mostly equity plays on buy and hold rentals, but am starting to flip properties again.

Thank youHi Ivona, I personally love Columbus Ohio and as someone who works with a lot of out of state investors - there's so many catalysts for why you should invest here.

@Don KonipolAll 3.I am a fund manager for my company, I personally also own real estate (rentals, land) and invest passively as well.Being the fund manager is what I am always most excited about.

You could try getting a personal loan, they are a bit more flex with income and could give you some starting room.

I personally think out-of-state investing is a top choice.