if his income is strong enough and not as much debt, he should be OKHope that helps..

If you're looking for strong appreciation, Dallas and Houston are great markets.

What I do see is that a strong screening process improves your chances of getting a responsible resident. 

Relationships Matter More Than EverHaving everything in-house has also helped us build strong relationships with agents, contractors, and clients.

You and the other posters here have been generous in indulging me in this exercise of considering this "partnership" / BRRRR, but demonstrating that we can invest successfully on our own power before seeking out partners is not only my strong preference but just sound business logic.As a new investor my head starts to spin when I start to think about investing, and the many gaps in my knowledge reveal themselves: how to structure a partnership? 

Cash flow is usually strong because rent prices are decent, and the cost of the property is relatively low compared to places like California.

It made Stessa's service look strong, which we both know it is not. 

It sounds like you’ve set a strong foundation for your real estate investing journey, especially with the time you’ve spent educating yourself.

Consider financing options like hard money loans, or FHA loans for house hacking, and focus on areas with strong rental demand near the MA/NH border.

I'm sure you'll find strong connections on/through this forum.