@Rob Carmody While it’s not ideal ALL of my properties are and always have been well enough insured that if they burn down I will come out ahead.

Why Memphis is Ideal for House FlippingSeveral factors make Memphis an ideal market for house flipping:Affordable Property Prices: Memphis has some of the most affordable home prices in the U.S., allowing flippers to invest with lower upfront costs.Growing Job Market: With industries like logistics, healthcare, and tech expanding in Memphis, demand for housing is on the rise.Steady Appreciation: Home values in Memphis have been steadily increasing, providing a favorable market for short-term flips.If you’re looking to get into the house-flipping game, Memphis offers the potential for high returns in a stable, growing market.

The mid to upper end suburbs like Overland Park, North KC, etc are ideal for MTR along with being in the prime parts of Kansas City.

Ideally, I'd like to avoid paying PMI which applies to my current conventional mortgage.

If you want seek that golden lifestyle and looking for that hassle free life, perhaps renting that beautiful apartment and travelling to different countries would be ideal.

Ideally, you would want one that would share systems with you (spreadsheets, budget tracking, walkthrough checklists, etc) this would save you a ton in time and duplicated effort. 

@David HerfelTurnkey properties are ideal for first-time investors and busy individuals with demanding jobs, offering immediate cash flow and less surprises.

Here's what I’m targeting:Investment Criteria:Unemployment rates below the national average.Rent-to-price (RTP) ratio of 0.60 or higher.Median home prices below $150,000.Growing population and areas where rents are stable or increasing.Key Questions:Which markets have you found to be ideal for first-time investors?

My wife and I want to put a Tiny home on our property and ideally rent it on airbnb.I have read several different things on STRs in Oceanside.

Be also mentally and emotionally prepared for the folks that think just because this is not your primary home, it's somehow less of a catastrophic event for you because others did lose their primary homes.That's why it's vital for you to form support networks with people who are in your same boat - ideally in the same community.This truly pains me to share - but most of the disasters I'm seeing across Western NC are going to be considered flood events and if you do not have a separate flood policy you will likely get no coverage.