Make sure you consult an accountant that understands current real estate tax law to evaluate the consequences of both scenarios.Everything else Jaron said is 100% accurate and this decision depends on what kind of investor you want to be. 

A real estate attorney is the only one who can directly answer questions regarding your interpretation of/questions about the clause.

Insurance here is a nightmare, putting a real damper on the market.

Nothing was more evident than going to the mastermind earlier this month where you had people new to real estate talking and building relationships with people who have been in the industry for years.

We found it on Zillow, notified our real estate agent we were interested.

I am passionate about real estate investing for 2024-2025.

Hello all, I am an aspiring real estate investor.

@Franck Armand, as noted by others, unfortunately, you'll have a tough time sourcing on-market cash flow deals in those respective areas unless you intend to put down a significant amount of capital.

The rest think it's too risky.When it comes to hiring real estate agents I've observed all kinds of irrational behavior.On the agent side...well, the average real estate agent is not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

For now I’d advise you to save your money and keep studying books and learning more about real estate.