It's definitely worth considering for its strong rental market, growing population, and diverse economy.

In 10 years when it is worth $750k (or whatever the number will be), you may have a dumb feeling of regret wondering why you didn't just find a way to do both. 

But having trouble finding a property that's worth it.

You are only putting 5% down so your loan amount is much larger and therefore your mortgage payment.I would consider your net worth ROI.

Remember, building relationships with other real estate investors, lenders, and professionals is crucial for your success.

It's a bit of a bummer, but it's worth double-checking with a tax professional to see if there are any exceptions or credits you might be eligible for.Actually I figured out from TurboTax, no double tax, whatever tax in NY is credited to MD tax, treaty is just they will not withhold tax for each other resident  

It might be worth digging into the numbers a bit more to see if the potential rent growth would actually justify the higher purchase price.

Again nothing against the program but I believe there should be an actual INCENTIVE above these other applicants in order to get consideration.I can have a background and employment checked tenant in place in 2 business days start to finish so I need the section 8 process to be easier, faster and more profitable than that.They like to toute the whole "guaranteed" rent collection mantra but we all know that any good landlord with buttoned up processes who is worth is salt is not scared of NOT collecting rent.

I can't remember....

From that post, I mentioned that I am a new investor looking for my first househack in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area.