I’m really excited to get involved in the community and learn about different markets across the country.As a first-time homebuyer and investor, I’m curious about which markets might be good for starting out.

The first I'll tell you involves the family homestead in Peterborough NH, a big 1791 colonial farmhouse up on the hill that's been in the family for almost the entire time, though nobody has actually lived there full time in a few decades.

If you like extra annual inspections where you are forced to do unnecessary repairs/improvements then section 8 is great.If you don't mind having your carefully crafted landlord friendly lease rendered worthless from the HAP addendum then section 8 is fine.If you don't mind your rent payments being paid at the whim of the government then section 8 is great. 

If an agent is involved your chances of having a meaningful conversation with the seller is limited. 

Consider House Hacking 2.0, which involves buying a small multi-family property with an FHA loan (3.5% down) and renting out the units.Good luck!

Locally in PA, im just involved with commercial real estate. 

Property management involves overseeing and maintaining rental properties on behalf of the property owner.

You could also qualify if you spend more time on the property than anyone else involved, regardless of hitting 100 hours.Ex. managing contractors, handling bookings, setting up the property, or dealing with guest communications, you might meet the material participation requirement without needing to track 100 hours.The key is to document everything.

Without a VERY good and valid reason, it may be fraud.You may want to get an attorney involved and/or the appropriate state board.

my property manager asks 10% of total rehab cost, her team will look through the project end to end, without much of my involvement.