So adding one more unit to a duplex may deplete equity gain even if it improves cash flow over here. 

I had no obligation to pay back anyone and the docs where tight as a tiger.But still, I had to get my investors to sign off on that they wouldn't come after me for "potential" future gains that they could have expected if my tech company one day could have become 100x and that "was their expectation" heheheCrazy, you do the right thing, pay back investors and still have to worry that some gronk will wake up one day and say "Engelo is a wanker" and chase you for a high risk "opportunity cost of what could have been" lol

A picture is worth a 1000 words and a project we helped someone on in the UP was able to gain support and approval by getting renderings done showing what the finished project would look like.

If you're looking for cities with the greatest potential of appreciation, I also suggest putting Columbus, Ohio, on your list, as there's a ton of growth happening in the city.No matter where you chose to invest, it will be crucial to work with an investor friendly agent so you're able to gain the right insight on the different areas and the risks involved.

The other thing is that if the house is really appreciating rapidly, if you lived there 2 years and sell within 5 you get to keep 250k of the capital gains, which probably makes better sense than keeping long term as a rental. 

@Maria JeanetteTax Advantages: Income and gains grow tax-deferred (or tax-free if using a Roth SDIRA).All Costs Through the IRA: Expenses (repairs, taxes, etc.) must be paid from the IRA, so ensure it’s well-funded.You might also want to consult a CPA or attorney experienced with SDIRAs to ensure compliance with IRS rules and maximize benefits.Best of luck!

We also get to enjoy our place as often as we like (the slightly lower occupancy rate due to our use is also a factor in being cash flow negative) and the negative cash flow is offset easily by the equity we'd gain, even assuming only a 2% appreciation on the cabin. 

There was very little immigration before 2016 for a decade and workforce decreased, and since then, there is a net gain of around 1.5 million.

I’m looking to gain knowledge on real estate investing here on Bigger Pockets and excited about the possibility of learning from and connecting with both new and experienced investors!

I've been around the tech industry since the mid-1990's so when Bitcoin first started to gain a little traction I had a lot of tech friends who would try to evangelize to me about it.