A cash flow-positive property is ideal.Financing Options: Explore loan options like FHA, which may allow you to buy with a lower down payment if you live in one unit while renting out the other.3.

These USPS leases can be a bit different from regular GSA.Check out this list of USPS https://about.usps.com/who/legal/foia/leased-facilities.htm

•Phase-Outs and Limitations: Certain tax benefits phase out at higher income levels.

While there is less multifamily stock than in the Northeast it does exist and deals are out there

was wondering if there are ACH service that is free out there.Thank you

My best advice when diving into investing out of state is to find a realtor who can easily plug you in with their systems and network of  lenders, GCs, PMs, etc.

I am open to local primary residences for house hacking or out of state investment properties in high rent low house price markets.Thank you all for your help!

Most of the regs prohibit it within the city, so I would check and see if the area you are looking allow it.Your best bet is to look at the markets on VRBO and AirBNB and see what is out there right now.

And even more outrageous hoops to get your money out! 

For this reason and to be able to scale my portfolio, I’ve started looking out of my market.