I wasn't going to let this deter me so I began looking for deals but the numbers just didn't pan out.

Having owned property in rockford its not a great appreciation area so getting a HELOC will probably take 5-10 years based on loan pay down and maybe some slight appreciation.

I’m also looking to invest in the Milwaukee, WI area, so if anyone has tips or knows of good opportunity areas, I’d love to hear about it!

Pittsburgh has to be one of the best markets for house hacking so we are definitely blessed.

It's in high demand so we booked in 2022 to secure our dates.

I hope to revisit this post a year or so from now and tell you what I've done with the help with the amazing people around.

It's an amazing market here with so much incoming growth due to population growth, job growth, and companies moving/developing here!

You will also discover the warranties don't cover as much as you think, and claims are often denied.Home warranties are so bad that most professional property managers will not manage a property with one in place.

Run the comps, calculate repair costs, and plan multiple exit strategies so you maximize every deal—whether that’s wholesaling, flipping, or holding for cash flow.

Turns out, not so much.