You can gauge this risk by checking state average homeowners insurance rates.Few people live in cities that meet all the above requirements.

I live in Fl. where insurance is pretty costly but I am also investing in states where insurance seems less expensive.

I'd buy where you live (within an hour or so) for your 1st investment!

This 16-acre mixed-use community bridges Downtown Gastonia and the historic Loray Mill District, creating a vibrant live/work/play corridor.⚾ Franklin Yards-Gastonia- A $26M, 5,000-seat multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue, with future plans for residential, retail, and office spaces.🍽 Food Hall-Gastonia-Gaston County’s first food hall is in the works!

I also never lived east of 33rd Ave at that time. 

Could be a 2-4 unit or a live in flip.

It has ample basement living space, that the tenant uses as a third bedroom.

But this will also lead to future inflation.The issue is going to be the rich will get richer as they can live with lower cash flow but gain appreciation.

Gettysburg PA is a very attractive place and attracts a lot of tourist that now many retired people have started buying houses to live there and the prices of houses have gone out outside the Downtown.

I truly appreciate you sharing these takeaways—it’s clear you’ve not only thought this through but lived it.I took some time to explore your Linktree, Instagram, and the Elevate CIG website—truly impressive work!