We live in the bay area because this is where our jobs are and we have family in the area, but we prefer to invest in landlord friendly states.

I have friends who bought in Texas, Chicago, Minnesota and Tennessee so I've been watching those markets. 

It’s also helpful to connect with investor-friendly agents and lenders who understand your goals.Good luck!

(Especially a 2-4 unit.)Do they have friends/relatives/co-workers that would rent rooms from them if they bought a property to show more income?

Low barrier to entry, low taxes, landlord friendly, and areas that appreciate + cash flow. 

Let's just say I know a thing or to about soccer/football and my good friend is Luka Modric's best man so it was interesting having a conference call and advising with both of them on some brand strategy for Luka hehe 🤠

I said lent to your cousin, I guess I could have said friend.

They are willing to trade one high-equity property in a tenant-friendly market like San Francisco for a more landlord-friendly growth market like Austin.

The homeowner insurance market right now is a dumpster fire with carriers refusing to write business and creating incredibly tight underwriting guidelines.

I’m searching for an investor-friendly carpenter and plumber.