The cost of living is extremely low compared to other cities and you can still many many positive cash flowing and 1% deals here.

The sooner you start, the sooner you will feel more comfortable with the idea of investing in a property. 

Do you plan on living in it or is this for investment purposes?

I live in Houston, TX, and I plan on starting in the short term rental hosting business.

I just wanted to introduce myself and brag on my town - we are experiencing a lot of growth with new developments that are geared towards bringing in Columbus folks who want to live in a more affordable area.

Also want to be sure that it is a town that is safe for families and younger couples since we would be house hacking and having tenants living beside us.

He gave me three scenarios which were absolutely crazy.One was from a landlord who used to live in Paterson, NJ, many decades ago and has had a realtor friend manage the property for the last few years while they are retired in Italy.

From my research it appears that I cannot use the Qualified Joint Venture to form a single member LLC for husband+wife, because I live in NC which is not a community property state.1.

I apply the fee to the first months rent because we are hard up for money where I live.

You want to live in Odessa not San Antonio.