I just saw a stat yesterday that it was recently named the 2nd hottest job market in the US.  

Another way to think of it is to look at the opportunity cost.

Whether it's hidden gems or established areas, I'm open to exploring various options.Here's where your expertise comes in:- Promising Markets: Based on your experience, which areas offer compelling opportunities for cash flow and appreciation within the $150k range?

She could sell the stock and use those losses to offset some (or all) of her gains.Invest in opportunity zones - Likely a qualified opportunity fund - This could defer and potentially reduce the capital gains but there will be hoops to jump through and rules to followHold the note when selling the property - Spread out the capital gains over a predetermined mortgage period. 

I have seen so much growth in Columbus when it comes to appreciation and job opportunities which I have experienced.

If your interested in MFH investing there are some great opportunities in the mid-west.

Elite properties does a good job too!

Good job at 25 already thinking about your wealth building journey!  

This deduction can offset the income generated by the property, potentially reducing it to a tax-neutral position.For those with full-time jobs, the challenge lies in the IRS designation of "real estate professional," which has specific hour requirements that must be met to take full advantage of these deductions against ordinary income.

The PM doesn't seem to be doing a good job of screening tenants and with multi unit buildings if one tenant gets away with not paying the rent, you can bet they talk to the others who then do the same.