I wanted to start with a cheaper property I could reasonably afford and also learn from.

There is an affordable housing crisis here in America.

For me it boils down to more of a personal decision - can I afford two homes, do I want to have two homes and the stress of it, or just take my money out of one and put it in another.

Your VA loan will be crucial to your real estate investing growth, especially since it affords you the potential opportunity to own more than one property, depending on your overall allotment.For active military personnel, that conundrum of where to invest and where you will end up is always part of the issue that sometimes causes analysis paralysis so it's great you have one in VA Beach already.

#universitycity is an amazing area located in #charlotte with ample developments, entertainment, dining, and other things to do!

Lower property taxes, affordable housing compared to LA (CA buyers are usually cash buyers because what they net from their smaller home in CA can get them a bigger home here, often covered by what they net from their CA sale), allergies (smog), and politics. 

Reduced energy costs also leave more room in household budgets, making housing—whether rented or owned—more affordable for tenants and buyers.

These low interest rates make financing property purchases more affordable and appealing, enabling investors to secure favorable mortgage terms.2.

Since I focus on cash flow, I already have the benefits afforded to real estate.

Some cities are waking up to housing crisis and affordability crisis, so may change their attitude.