There are a few things that can improve, but overall the financial side seems fine.Buildium is okay, but they are limited to what banks you can sync with.I love Yardi Voyager 7s, but the down side of it is the lack of bank feed, it is nonexistent.

The first floor of this private home offers a bright renovated kitchen with a large island centrally located between a cozy sitting room, the living room with 55" TV, a dining area, and the spacious back porch.

I recently moved to the Pensacola area thanks to the Navy and love it so far. 

Regardless, make sure you buy in an area with...- 10% Pop Growth over the past 10 Years- 10% Job Growth over the past 10 Years- Low Crime- High Appreciation- Manageable Entry Prices- At least 30% Renter PopulationHere's an example of all those rules of thumb with a crime map of Austin, TX.

I live in my primary (HCOL area). 

I'm going to college in Long Island this year and want to get into house hacking, but the house prices in Long Island seem to be really expensive, is it still doable? I'm looking for a duplex for around 200k-300k

Fees and violation fines incurred from tenant responsibilities are a different matter.

I personally came to the site with a background in rural land investment, but have learned a lot about other areas of real estate as well.

Do you live in the area?

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