Do you currently have a primary residence?

I am an investor residing in SF Bay Area but started investing in Atlanta market starting this year.

So @Gregory Hatcher you have a primary residence that you are house hacking?

I know folks who go to LV all the time, who love to stay at a residence rather than stay on the strip or downtown. 

Pros:Strong cash flowMajor affordable housing shortage in the countryBarrier to entry - zoning prohibits new parksPride of ownership - the residents own the homeLower operating costs - the residents own the homeLower touch - the residents own the homeSticky residents - costly to move a homeEasy to raise rents - costly to move a homeRecession resistant asset class - affordable rentLarge private equity funds are entering the space - drive prices upMom & pop ownership - opportunities to improve NOI and valueLower entry cost per door - less capital neededCons:Not sexy - smaller resale pool (but that's changing)Stigma - some counties try to stop operations (poorly operated parks, criminal activity)Stigma - some people don't want to live in oneLower credit quality residentLess appreciation potential, unless forcedNiche investment - helps to have scale to properly operateMany banks don't understand it - tougher to financeOlder assets in many cases

Do you reside in Tampa?

However, I noticed that in good neighborhoods residents commute for work.

I LOVE the idea of househacking -- unfortunately I found BP & the househacking concept after I bought my own primary residence last year.

My name is Vivian and I'm from Los Angeles, CA.I got interested in real estate after I bought my own primary residence last year, and started managing my parent's SFR around the same time.

However, you will be required to file a non-resident state tax return in the states that you own the properties.Proximity of your accountant isin't as important as getting the right accountant who understands real estate taxation.