Now you can always rent it out and just keep it on the down low but just be aware of the risk.

Quote from @Lee Banks: Hi my name is Lee I'm looking too buy my first rental property and but I feel as if I need a mentor to watch, I still need to learn the basics of real-estate does anyone in New York do programs or mentorships and where would you start if you first started real-estate today  Hello Lee,I'd recommend looking up local meetups here on BP, meetup.com and, eventbrite.You can also call around to speak with RE investors and professionals in your target market to begin making connections.With so much available information online, I'd recommend speaking to a few people and doing independent research before committing to mentorships.

Good luck on your journey!

Cute, modern 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment in one of the best areas in Split, Croatia.

One step at a time. 

In the first you have one tenant, 2500/mo revenue and higher costs.

I bought two places with REI in 2024, one in Huntsville and one in Little Rock.

I'll admit, I spent the better part of one year in 2012/2013 looking at properties and putting in offers, before one finally hit and I've been off and running since. 

i think this is a decision only you can make. im in a similar boat (house hacking my primary) and considering renting the whole thing out to get a solo home for myself. certainly a lot of appeal in that, given how much work goes into the house hack. but whether or not the numbers on cash flow align is up to you. personally i dont think $150 (seems like about 12%?)

This requires some effort and not just relying on a reference from someone or a quick glance at their fees.