Generally these types of properties aren't my favorite as it's hard to control those nearby and if they go downhill, yours will too.

In each of your cases, in the different directions of your thoughts, they all ultimately came back to the reminder that it's ALWAYS about the fundamentals.Bryan, do you have a favorite data source you can point me to for the info you cited?

@Andrew Spinelli I would get a Loan Estimate from your favorite lender to analyze what the likely rate and payments would work out to be?

Set For Life is my favorite because it includes sound financial management strategies, side hustles, and more.If you can't afford 3% down for a house hack, come up with some side hustles or take a second job and save up.

I have done just that, as my favorite plumbing supply place is closed on weekends, and the HWTs usually go on Friday evenings. ;)

Baltimore is fantastic and my favorite market (no bias here... haha).

It might be good to have a contractor walk your favorite property with you to get a good rehab budget narrowed down.

Hi @Kerry Baird - I appreciate the feedback.

I will recommend my favorite book on the subject, which is "Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide" by Stephen Fishman J.D.

Probably my favorite of the 12 or so I’ve read so far.