A number years ago, I went to town buying a bunch of rentals in a short period of time and I can assure you they took money from my family instead of putting money in my family pocket.

I live in a popular vacation town in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

But, they will be in challenging parts of town where realistically you do not want to own property and your long-run returns will under-perform.I'd encourage you to find a balance of sub-market growth, nearby employment, strong income, and only then a good rent-to-value ratio. 

Our local towns and rental assistance programs really appreciate those that try to work with their tenants which has helped me several times through easier permitting processes.

The home you saw listed with the $339 HOA are the townhouses that were built last year.

Lots of cities have restrictions..Arlington limits to a fairly small area of town, Ft.

I am on the west coast, but have a SFH in Pigtown and believe I am finally at the point of needing someone "in town". 

There’s a big difference between an area that attracts stable tenants and one where you’ll be chasing rent every month.Personally, I’ve built a 12-door portfolio here, and it’s been a mix of cash flow and appreciation.

They sell an older inventory unit, get all there appreciation and equity liquid, and use it to secure 2 new built units. 

Yes, I use the free built in Vrbo dynamic pricing and really like it.