This unique blend of economic opportunity and lifestyle appeal positions these cities as prime locations for both investment and personal residence.You mentioned Roan Mountain and Watauga Lake.. both are fantastic draws.

I hope you can achieve your ideal lifestyle.

Don’t forget to plan for the future, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and celebrate small wins along the way—it’s all part of the journey!

Financial freedom goes beyond simply replacing your current income—it's about sustaining your lifestyle for life.

I was informed by KCMO Health Department that landlords are supposed to be paying an annual fee to them and they conduct inspections of rental units in the city? What experience do people have with this, is there a wa...

@Kody SmithDepending or your time, lifestyle, goals, and time to exit, the Reno, NV market is worth looking at.

The networking and local market insights are invaluable.For retirement planning, focus on building steady cash flow and consider setting aside a healthy maintenance fund (I usually recommend 6 months of expenses) to protect against any surprises.If you're looking to expand your portfolio, Columbus is a great market where we still see positive cash flowing deals with lots of appreciation potential.

1.25-2 DSCR per property is healthy, and keep cash set aside of reserves per property.

If the local market is healthy and rental income will be adequately managed by a property manager, then a long term residence could be used to build equity.

Purchase price: $160,000 Cash invested: $30,000 Took this home from bad to glam in 1.5 months for a healthy profit.