I believe this approach provides the best cash-on-cash return when starting out.I began investing in Columbus in 2017, and I've engaged in both BRRRR strategies and turnkey investments.

It’s definitely never too late to start, and learning by doing is often the best approach.

However, it requires a long-term approach and more responsibilities than stocks, making it a more diversified portfolio.Good luck!

The idea is to find a pocket or neighborhood that offers the right combination of estimated ROI and rental demand, giving a balance of cash flow and tenant demand.In my view, this approach provides a more reliable signal of demand than relying solely on pricing adjustments or short-term market trends.

OP look at your buy box, REI strategy and approach. 

I also notice that @Gregory Schwartz mentioned Huntsville in particular—I definitely think that it’s a strong market for long-term appreciation.As for your concerns about investing out of state, I think an investment strategy that is as close to passive as possible would be best.A do-it-yourself approach—where you acquire a property, place a tenant, interview a bunch of property managers, and handle maintenance yourself—is going to be pretty tough to do remotely.

quickest way to lose your license is trust fund violations.

If you are considering this approach, I suggest you buy an A-class property in a landlord friendly city and get a PM.

Although, the posts here are accurate we take a different approach.

Originally posted by @Tori Roy:How do you approach closing costs?