As long as you have a time table to reach your freedom numbers then its like any job trading time for money..

As long as I plan to hold longer than 3 years, pre-paid PMI is more cost effective.I recommend going to Chris' website and downloading his house hacking spreadsheet. 

HH is super simple and most lenders will qualify your job income pretty quick as long as it's in the industry your degree is for.

The California Apartment Association has no problem with laws that “ban the box” applicants often are required to check if they have a criminal conviction — as long as background checks are allowed later in the process.

Plenty of opportunity out there in the market as long as you are clear about your strategy and how you will execute! 

Honestly, nothing scares me away from a property as long as the numbers work out.

And as long as nothing changes, it should stay good for a while but DON'T DO ANYTHING SILLY LIKE GO BUY SOMETHING ON CREDIT!

@Derek Dombeck thanks so much for the insight, as long as there is a possibility I will look for someone.

As long as the rental part of the property is worth as much or more than you net from selling your property.

I am mostly looking in TX, FL, NV, CA (which is tough) but open to other southern states too as long as they seem good deal. i would love to get off market deal, if you have any connections.