I'm excited to joining the community, hope to create some friendships, build my network, and work together to build strong lives for each of us!     

While I respect the opinions above, I think it is important to also point out that the advice provided is one persons opinion and advice, as strong as it is presented, it may or may not be best for YOU.

AZ is the most affordable of those two, as there are strong markets like the Phoenix area that have a wider price range.

That's why we have zoning laws, building permits, architectural standards, even eminent domain when the government can take possession of private property.

Galvanized welded 2 mesh 16 gauge will keep out possums and raccoons, a 8 gauge will keep out mice and rats but not strong enough for racoons.

It's hard to go wrong with a house hack and if you're in the NY area or at least somewhat commutable to NYC you're going to own a valuable asset in a very strong market!

A few types of businesses that qualify:Engineering and architectural firmsConstruction contractorsPlastic Mold injectionAgribusinessWhat Activities Qualify for the R&D Tax Credit?

I own my own architecture firm but have, on paper, generally kept my profits pretty low for tax reasons.  

I have seen strong cash flows from newly built townhomes or existing single-family homes.This strategy may grow the portfolio value more slowly but single-family REITS have far outperformed multi-family REITS recently and large institutions are putting big money into the SFH game.

Hello to all,For a little background, I am an 18 year old college student from the Dayton, Ohio area and I am strongly considering going back to my hometown, enrolling in community college, and pursuing my real estate goals.