I’m a 24-year-old living in South Jersey, and I'm interested in investing in properties around Philadelphia and the surrounding PA/NJ suburbs.

Yes 1k sqft is small but probably much better than living with family.

However, it's a deal in a different state and during the Facetime showing, I could tell the tenants were gross and makes me think they don't care about taking care of the place or their living conditions.

I'd recommend house-hacking a duplex or triplex if possible to help limit your living expenses.

I live in New Jersey area.

Quote from @Ryan Moyer: Quote from @Nick Velez: Hey Anthony,I have a few STR's in Gainesville and have lived here for about 7 years now and know several people with STR's as well.

I’ve been starting my research by seeing what is being bought and what is on the market, and live nearby so would like to check out neighborhoods, but am wondering which neighborhoods I should invest in?

If you live in Cleveland (a cash-flowing market), I wouldn't look OOS at another pretty similar market.

We want to purchase a property to begin building our rental portfolio but are unsure of the best approach.We live in Sonoma County, California, and I work in Healdsburg.

I have a client that lives in Hawaii but owns a property in DC area.