In the meantime, let me reassure you, I'm not about to plan a holiday in Juarez.

I'm currently living in Boston, but plan on moving back to the Pittsburgh area in the next month.

@Bruce Woodruff I'm considering acting as GC on my own flips (mostly cosmetic) and plan to hire insured 1099 subs to do the majority of the work.

That will destroy refi plans.

Part of our plan is that our property in Maine is on 5 acres.

They carry forward but would be much stronger from a tax planning perspective if they were used to offset active income. 

Hey Chris, house hacking is one of the most popular strategies you can take and it can be a great way to build wealth and generate passive income, but it's important to have a long-term plan in place.

https://tractiq.com/self-storage/   affordable annual plans.

Albany is a place where if you are smart, knowledgeable on the areas you buy in you can get great cash flow, but I would agree with you don’t plan for appreciation at all.

Learning from others' experiences and building a network can open up opportunities and provide valuable insights.Given your goal to purchase a cash-flowing rental property, solid financial planning is key.