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Fourth Start Small Select properties that align with your budget and investment goals and also consider Location Matters, Due Diligence, Build a Reliable Team, review Risk and Reward and continuous learning the most important.

I will make thing easy for you.This is my actual real live assumption.Prop Price=$560k , interest rate=3.3%, capital gain tax for invstment=33%, appreciation=5.75% , slightly positive cash flow (DSCR 1.05).Result after 10 years:Return after 10 yearstotal_net_PITInetReturn Factorcapital gain if OO$577,851-$385,000$192,000(live for free)1.6capital gain if rental,positive CF$381,000$26,000$407,000(still the biggest buck)3.391666667caiptain gain if rental , negative CF$381,000-$24,000$357,000( not that bad really)2.975so rental property with highest appreciation and bit cash flow at the end of 10 year is still performed better, even negative CF is not that bad, the return from original investment after 10 years is still almost 3x.

However, don't shy away from Portland if you find a great deal that aligns with a house hacking approach.Feel free to reach out if you need more specific insights or connections in either market.

Unfortunately I think nowadays they just go on Airbnb/VRBO and select/negotiate with hosts they find on the sites instead of seeking out providers.

Yep that couple got part of their gain tax free and part was indefinitely deferred (till they died) then it was tax free to their heirs - not a bad gig. 

Let me know when you're free for a tour. 

I do free live trainings on thursday.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Again, I sold my company so I don't have any current projects and plenty free time to do this myself.