Low acquisition costs with room for appreciation, plus plenty of workforce housing opportunities in A-C areas.Macon, GA (or similar secondary markets in the Southeast) – Rising rental demand with little new supply, lower competition than bigger metros, and strong cash flow potential.

Also, VA loans allow for 100% financing with no PMI, and are more forgiving in low/moderate credit score scenarios.

I've met some very highly specialized experts in low income tax credits, corporate accounting and tax, as well as tax resolution. 

Easier to re-tenant versus low quality build for a DG in a mid block location.

But if you're comfortable managing the rehab and have the capital or financing in place, flipping could bring a solid profit, especially with the low purchase price and strong ARV.Are you leaning toward one option more than the other?

Leave your price too low and you leave money on the table, too high and your occupancy will be abysmal.

So low cost, low risk in my opinion which is why is it generally my first choice After those I would go HML/PML - this is likely going to be your highest cost loan 

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Quote from @Bonnie Low: Talk to @Allen Duan - he manages numerous MTRs in the Las Vegas area and knows it very well. 

Both of your strategies—house hacking a new property or purchasing a dedicated rental—are solid, but house hacking can be a great way to maximize leverage and grow your portfolio faster with a low down payment.