I have always wanted to live in a warmer climate (ideally closer to a beach) but these properties tend to also be expensive and are better for appreciation than they are for cash flow.

Not many people know this, but Reno, NV is actually the 23rd most expensive market in the US. 

I assume metal roofs in general are more expensive so thats why builders, flippers, roofing companies push them because they are better for their margins, but if you are planning on holding the asset for the long haul I have to think metal is going to last way way longer. 

You are making almost everyone more complicated and expensive regarding banking and tax preparation. 

It is a matter of if you want to hire them full time on salary - if so hire as employees, but in 90% of cases, you can just pay them as a business expense with a contractor invoice

But he is expensive.

Collin, I don't want to discourage you and I am just looking out here, just be mindful that you would be going into it with 5% down payment and underestimating building expenses could be very risky.  

I'll let other LPs fund a Boston multifamily expert's likely expensive education on the challenges of the self-storage business in Nashville. - How are the deals you purchased in the last three years performing? 

House hacking is a fantastic strategy for individuals looking to start building wealth through real estate while minimizing their living expenses.

Overall the KS side of Kansas City is more expensive than the MO side.