So it isn't a complete waste, you would simply need to follow the strict reading of the law with no private clauses for consideration...I'm not sure how that plays out since technically if the lease is void, so is the tenancy meaning you could terminate anytime and not wait for the original lease expiration...I'm sure that's covered somewhere, but again I'd ask my local atty what to do given this is such a locally specific issue. 

- and finally once you do this, realize it will never even be close to how it actually plays out in real life, but it can serve as a guide for what sort of money you may need to save up to try and actually accomplish something like this.

Focus on Cash Flow Early On:While appreciation is the long-term play, as a beginner, I'd recommend focusing on cash-flowing properties to provide you with a safety net and help you ride out any market fluctuations.

Many of us who have been around for a long time kind of play off each other in forums to help the flow of the conversation.

Many play "dumb" (but is it playing?)

You could go into NJ (although the cost to play is high in Northern, but the rents can be very nice), or you could bypass and head into PA near Delaware Water Gap and get low taxes and good renter options.

The price to get in is obviously TOUGH, but if you have a pile of cash to play with, it's hard to argue with or beat the long term results of the cities with the best job markets and lifestyle (for those who can afford it) in the world.

By 30 you will have equity to play with and appreciated into some great cash flow.happy to chat anytime

The cost of living and cost of replacing are getting harder with more extreme events.Cost of electricity and cost + availability of water will also start to play even larger roles than they do today, especially in hotter states.

We've had success in all 4 of these markets, so really depends what you're trying to accomplish and how much money you have to play with.