The market is efficient so where illegal immigrants are will causing housing prices to go up which will cause the efficient movement of people to less expensive housing which will cause that housing to go up which will then push people out again. 

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

All comps must have Days on Market data with them for each comp cited5.

My goal is to reach financial freedom as quick as possible. Which would be done by using the cashflow from RE properties. I am trying to figure out if I should also max out my own personal Roth IRA in the S&P or j...

It depends on the market you are looking at as well.

Over that period you could do better in the stock market.

Focus on things on the market.

However, if your GC friend or their colleague was willing to be part of the loan that shouldn't be a problem.Here are some thoughts on your questions about building a new property versus buying existing ones:New construction: - Potential for Growth: Building a new property can be a great way to create exactly what you need for house hacking, especially in a market with low supply.

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There is a great rental market ($1200 for 2/1 apartments) but house prices are still pretty low.