So the real question is whether you have other income & reserves to invest locally.

Which means I have to have money to live on or other sources of income to keep me going during a project.

It's understandable to have reservations, but don't let excuses hinder your potential for passive income and wealth growth!

Hi,Can STR purchased under LLC ownership offset active W2 income of the members of the said LLC?

Appreciation, passive income and somewhere to invest some cash I came into.

An alternative I’ve heard advertised on the rental income podcast is the guarantors…https://www.theguarantors.com/I only suggest them as I’ve heard them advertise where landlords are and haven’t heard of Rhino. 

I figured out early on how to eliminate the buyers and sellers who would take up time and not lead to income.

Allentown is still low income and developing slowly but nearby Bethlehem is doing well in recovery from the downturn.

Can you find a deal that will substantially reduce your housing costs?

Find a way to pick up some extra income to get your emergency fund back to that $30k.