So if appreciation is +2.5% then the market just paid for my PPP.

The real test comes when the unexpected happens: market shifts, economic downturns, or unforeseen challenges.

@Faaz HafidI am actually expanding to the MA market and under contract on a duplex in that same street.Did you end up buying this property?  

I am originally from Huntsville, and it’s definitely becoming a hot market to invest in.If you ever are in need of an investor friendly agent, @Steve Stinson is wonderful.

What are the up sides for investing in the Texas market?   

I can see a market for people who don’t want everything out sourced.

@Keaton VolsTo expand your real estate portfolio and achieve financial growth, consider refinancing your property, saving for a down payment, implementing house hacking, partnering, exploring markets, building a network, educating yourself, diversifying into alternative investments, maximizing tax benefits, and maintaining an emergency fund.

I also have a degree in Business Administration with a major in marketing and minor in management.Hoping to start in furnished rentals in the Fort Lee area of VA for military students. 

As it turns out, the profits are nearly identical.Off market is just a marketing term, most of the wholesale properties are very much ON Market, just not on the MLS perhaps, unless they were bought off MLS. 

, expect to pay market rate.I also operate a car detailing shop.