It all comes down to where you balance your personal perception of risks to the potential reward.But, in hindsight, I sort of align with Melanie.  

My Strategy:- Buy with primary goal of renting in the future- Live-in flip for the first 1-2 years to build equity and increase potential rental price Exit Options:- Refinance and rent the property, using equity and savings to buy again, move in, and repeat- Pull equity that built due to small renovations done over 1-2 years and purchase another property w/ intent to rent, staying in this first one- Sell/1031 (thanks to forced appreciation from reno)Will this work regardless of the asset being a townhome or SFH, or am I missing something? 

Received a text from a potential tenant today.  

If you are looking for a challenging investment with the best return potential, I would look at Puerto Rico.

This approach aligns with my preference for immediate equity and the potential to replicate this strategy with a second property by year's end.House Hack a New Construction Duplex: I've spotted a duplex priced at $405k that's appealing for a live-in investment.

As the barriers to entry for obtaining a short term rental permit on the Oregon Coast or high potential areas of California increase, that should bode well for operators of short term rentals in some of those areas.

Ultimately, leveraging both a reliable company and a DSCR loan maximizes investment potential and safeguards against unforeseen challenges in the rental property market.

Hi Jenna, I am also trying to start my list of potential properties in my area.

In this post, I will discuss some potential pitfalls that can result in you losing your tax deferment.Before I continue…This post is for informational purposes only.

It can potentially limit your buyers when/if you go to sell. 10) JADUs require OO.