How are they going to prevent move-outs and extend my occupancy? 

Starting with house hacking is a smart move, especially in a higher-cost area.

You may want to find a good agent in the southern NH area as I'm hearing that market is prime for investment with people moving up from MA, but your other markets might be just as solid.Also, since you're already an agent, it's pretty easy to get your reciprocal license for NH or RI.

I just moved from that area!

I'm a Navy public affairs officer, so I move every couple years, but I'm currently in Germantown, TN (near Memphis), and I've been interested in RE my entire life.

My plan moving forward is to acquire another 20 doors before years end and I'll provide another Portfolio update around then.Happy Investing!

We had a unit that was ready for open house this mid November that took 4 open houses to get a tenant moving in Christmas day (i know strange move in day, chose by the tenant).  

If you're willing to move to Philly, I'm sure you can find similar success with even less $ out-of-pocket.All the best to you on your journey!

@Gil CanfuBased on my experience working with over 400 investors, investing in a single-family home in Dallas with a $300K budget is a smart move due to the area's strong rental demand and appreciation potential.

Looking to find duplex or something along those lines to reside in and then eventually move upward.