Every year realtor.com releases a Top Housing Markets report based on anticipated sales growth (inventory) and price growth (appreciation).

MelissaHi Melissa, I would strongly recommend taking a look into Columbus Ohio. 

My name is Zach Langley, and I’m a licensed realtor based in Dallas, TX.

We have tiered returns based on investment amount and time in the deal.

However, the biggest con is that you are sacrificing a bit of your privacy by living right by your tenants and it is usually a lot more stressful since everything is your responsibility - managing tenant issues, handyman repairs, taking care of the lawn, etc.I would strongly recommend house hacking especially in the Columbus Ohio market!

As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market. 

Selling your share at fair market value could avoid gift tax but may trigger capital gains tax for you based on the sale price and your cost basis.In California, the transfer may also trigger a property tax reassessment under Proposition 13 unless a specific exemption applies.

If it is recorded as built in 1920, that is what the insurance will be based on.The most valuable update with regards to insurance is the roof. 

Research landlord-friendly states with lower property prices and strong rental demand, like Texas or the Midwest.

I am an aspiring serial house hacker based in southern New Hampshire actively searching for my second small multifamily deal in the Nashua area, but I've hit a wall with inventory being so tight in my local market.