I think maybe I might’ve mixed up my definition of rural after watching a BiggerPockets rookie YouTube episode where they define rural as a town of around 5000 population.

Most people fail in this business for a reason and believing being a newbie and running projects out of state (with no experience) is a good mix you may get a rude awakening.

Tech is improving by the day and there will be a point where everything is so regulated no one will ever be able to get away with anything.

I mix in a fair amount of flips, and wether it is a brrr or flip my new number 1 goal is to use 0 of my own money.  

I know you should not mix personal and business finances.Deb

I have over 25 years in the industry and have merged the old school way and new tech way of managing multifamily assets across the sunbelt. 

There is also a lot of Big Tech coming to Raleigh which just shows how big it's going to be in a few short years.

As I am a travel tech I don’t think I can qualify for a house hack due to my being out of state most of the year.

@Turner WrightI still can't follow your numbers... and it seems like you're mixing up your down payment and closing costs with the proceeds from the sale...

Personally, I would recommend the major cities in Ohio and here's why:Columbus is great for appreciation, pp is a bit higher around $220k for multifamily https://learn.roofstock.com/bl...Cincinnati has a mix of cash flow and appreciation, average multifamily around $180k. https://www.noradarealestate.c...Cleveland, has alot of cashflow potential, average multifamily is around $140k. https://learn.roofstock.com/bl...