Looking to chat with an agent with experience with investment properties in these areas about market conditions in these areas and potential future deals.Thank you!

Initially, my idea was to house hack in order to save money for a nicer home in the future.

Could I use rental income from the multi-unit, and future rental income from my SFH to lower my DTI?

My ultimate goal with getting into real estate investing is that Erin and I are building toward more freedom, and the wealth required to live the life we want to live now and into our future (including retirement).

To my understanding the banks don’t usually show the house and you’d have to buy it “as is” but how do you know when you have a gem on your hands or fools gold?

I have a separate portfolio of stocks which are all highly aggressive, but my timeline for those is decades in the future. 

Looks almost identical.I think the below is a foreshadow of future.

I'm planning on stocking up on appliances and vinyl plank flooring this weekend for property I own and possibly future ones, just storing the stuff until I need it.

I have heard from podcasts, investors, and read in the forums that direct mail is the best medium, however I am just curious about what the future holds. 

Who really knows the future?