.- As semiconductor, electric vehicle and other advanced manufacturing companies flock to central Texas, companies in adjacent high-tech industries are piquing interest in Austin.Austin is one of the most dynamic and exciting technology hubs in the world.

With low prices, high demand for rental properties, strong potential for appreciation, tax incentives, and renovation opportunities, investors should consider Detroit to diversify their real estate portfolio.

I'm very apprehensive on using someone who doesn't come highly recommended.

Section 8 standards in our area are high (depending on the inspector). 

Just a warning, heloc rates are high right now, mine is at 10% but you could find a better deal for a short period realistically. 

However - my job is very high paying so I will look to build savings and start making my first purchases.  

Those waiting for a recession will be waiting for a LONG time...it isn't happening this economic cycle, the stubbornly high inflation rates indicate that.A few points above to reiterate: (1) real estate is LOCAL, while there may be some worrying trends nationally, the Harford County market is strong and will stay that way IMO, (2) timing the market is generally a fools errand if you have a long term outlook (if you're looking at short term investments then timing factors in more), (3) if you're looking for a place to live (not strictly an investment) then there are a lot of other important factors to consider.Bottom line is that if you have the means, and if you intend to own the place for 5 or more years, I personally wouldn't hesitate to jump in.

It'll take a few years but I think this area is going to show steep appreciation over the next 5 years and you can get a decent place that'll cash flow a little right now, more if rates drop and you refi and best of all, high appreciation over the next 5-10 years. 

Early on in my investing journey I experienced a ton of water damage because of water leaks in places that often goes unnoticed under sinks, in utility closets etc.I was curious if anyone else here has considered any remote monitoring water leak systems?

Borrowing other people's money sounds great but the market prices are high and hard to make profit if you borrow the down payment and borrow for the remainder of the mortgage loan.