I came across an off market deal about 3 minutes from Youngstown State University, and wanted to hear other investor's opinion on the city.

In addition Edinburg is ranked twelfth fastest growing city in the country.

I just use the comps but market activity also plays a factor.

As a general rule, it's best to learn how to handle problems before they become problems. make a list of the potential problems you could face as a landlord: rent rates, marketing, collecting deposit, late rent, unpaid rent, abandoned rental, early lease termination, unauthorized pet, etc.

Placing such trust in me in this town where 1) I want him to bring more such deals to me 2) have a reputation in this market to maintain makes more sense.  

It's a great strategy and you're in a great market to be in. 

For house hacking, consider multi-family properties or single-family homes with additional units.

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And what rent should I charge compared to a single family's market rate rent.

I continue to scratch my head watching investors from New York and Boston whenever I meet them at Foreclosure Auctions in Connecticut. They are almost always guaranteed to overpay for properties and lose money in the ...