Hi all!I'm looking to get started in real estate investing, specifically I'd like to build a portfolio of rental properties.  I was wondering if it's a good or bad idea to start off with a home that is somewhat ready ...

My primary residence/house hack in my home state was more of a BRRRR style deal but it was important to me that my first out of state investment property be lower risk to get my feet wet.A lot of what you hear on these forums is buy low, buy a fixer upper, but there is no shame in buying something more turn key style to build experience out of state, as long as the numbers make sense.

You can buy a Fixer Upper and move into it and two years later, as your Residence you can Sell it Tax-free up to $250,000 as your Residence.

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Your rental estimates are definitely close, I'd say on the lower side of your estimate but the upper is possible.

BRRR deals typically require that you buy a fixer-upper with cash and then renovate it with even more cash.

As a construction management major and son of a residential general contractor fixer upper properties are most interesting to me.

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If, however, you're looking to silently discourage people with young children from renting a place (upper floor of an over-under duplex with inadequate sound insulation), I'd go with the shower.

Never let them get the upper hand on you.