Albany, Syracuse, Utica, OH, PA, etc.) for cashflow.The challenge in these markets is that demand is through the roof, and many properties either sell at the asking price or above the asking price (Suffolk's sale price average was 1.5% ABOVE the asking price).If I were in your shoes, I'd explore local and remote multi-family options before considering the mid-term rental route.All the best!

Investors might want to start exploring smaller cities or less-saturated markets poised for population and business growth.

The Greater Phx market has many avenues to explore, depending on your goals.

Active operators are far more likely to succeed in the entry level SFH space and that's not who buys entry level homes from turn key operators. 

This is what I am encountering, in the current Mortgage Industry.If you think you will go FHA, Conventional, FHA 203k, etc. and then Quit Claim the property, to a LLC, or a Land Trust you run the risk of the lender discovering a Title Transfer occurred and activating the "Acceleration Clause" or "Due on Sale Clause" that requires the loan to be paid in full, within 'x' number of days.

Hey @Francisco Javier Villanueva,Glad to see you looking for events to get out and meet the people who are active in your area! 

Hey Matt,With $50K in a self-directed IRA, there are several strategies you could explore to generate both short- and long-term returns, depending on your risk tolerance and investment goals.

But Im also actively buying rentals myself, because I think its the easiest path to wealth.

Passive Activity Losses: Are there ways to offset my W-2 income with rental losses, or do I need to qualify as a real estate professional for that to work?

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