On the other hand, if you're hoping for better appreciation, Columbus will be a better fit.

In a climate like this with high rates, probably better to use a Heloc so you keep the lower rate of your 1st lien.

Started with a house in college and rented by the room; have done small multi family properties and there is no better way to stack a few wins together and start building a small portfolio.

Here's some basic copy & paste info that may help you make better investing decisions:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

The more detailed info/numbers you can share, the better!

It has of recent just gotten a tad bit better.

That being said, we have to end it, private markets can do a better job.

It's always better to check with your brother's CPA since he has all the background, but I would say short-term rental with material participation requirements met by your brother, then do cost segregation.

Better education and training might be one way to improve the situation  Damn, sorry to hear that.

There are definitely areas where you could repeat a similar strategy but with even better cash flow.If you’re ever looking at growing your portfolio elsewhere, I come across off-market deals that could align with what you’re looking for.