Im a new investor looking to make my first investment purchase and take advantage of the house hacking method.

We have the advantage of lower taxes but still have two large markets in Philly and Pittsburgh that often attract investors from NYC because of how cheap properties seem in this area.

It seems this can be advantageous, with lower taxes.

Perhaps the greatest advantage of investing in apartment buildings lies in its extremely low risk profile.

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The VA loan should be taken advantage of.

Also, take advantage of all of the great marketing services out there for rentals.

As @JD Martin mentioned, your contractors are part of your competitive advantage.

You both are really taking advantage of the power to real estate and using military benefits to do some.

@Brandon Gates - The whole W2 /1099 thing is something almost every agent goes through that also wants to be a real estate investor.I wouldn't let the 2-year capital gain tax slow you down, if you can take advantage of it great, but find the next deal regardless.Find a deal at the top of the funnel (aka off-market) and everything else will fall into place.