I'd also received similar info to be early from my building manager.

Save the low rate: Keep your current loan and focus on building savings for the next down payment through budgeting or a side hustle.2.

While property taxes are higher, the long-term upside is strong for investors looking to build equity while maintaining a solid rental base.If your focus is slow and steady wealth-building, Memphis, Little Rock, and Oklahoma provide great value and predictability.

@Jimmy O'Connor I noticed that only trendy bars and coffee shops was one of your top mentions… I think you should also consider school district - at least when it comes to building a rental portfolio in these areas.

@Jason Weidmannit's only solid if:1) you pick a market that you can go to in person and build a team first, and 2) you recognize that RE is a long-term investment, and you may have to wait 5-10 years, or longer, before seeing ANY return. 

you can build triplexes in columbus for cheaper. if it was more about you living in Grandview could work out but that's a tough exit one unit won't even get 0.5% rule.

I want to know more about the area and build a team that can help me purchase and manage properties.   

Hey Romeo, I would build up some cash flow and try to find some partners in your network that have the funds to get started in RE but are hesitant since they never purchased anything yet.

Ability to build a team5.

If you surround yourself with the right people—those who are actually in the trenches doing deals—you’ll pick up the skills, capital, and opportunities naturally.Looking forward to connecting more and building with you, Robert.