I understand being in high cost market and it being difficult to buy but the "cash flow on paper" inexpensive markets is a gamble.

@Barre Gambling I am curious... in your opinion, is our area in central NC underserved outside of the Raleigh-Cary-Durham MSAs?

It is very much case-by-case and requires understanding of the current tax regime for personal itemized deductions, as well as gambling on the proposed changes to this regime by the next administration.

@LaTonya Clark “One  can’t tell but I do know part of me is willing to take a chance”…You make it sound as if real estate investing is no different than gambling….

2024 v 2025 is a gamble.

The team sport model is how many syndications operate.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

A nice potential boost for downtown Louisville. 

It is very much case-by-case and requires understanding of the current regime for personal itemized deductions, as well as gambling on the proposed changes to this regime by the current administration.

I don't want to live in a mansion or have sport cars (nothing wrong if that is what you like, but that isn't what would make me happy).I plan on retiring in about 5 years before I am 60.