Just curious as to where you get your information that the south is less tolerant and apparently not as "smart"? 

Investors should consider their own risk tolerance, investment goals, and ability to navigate these challenges before entering any market.Thank you for sharing your experiences, and I hope that your insights can help others make informed decisions when considering real estate investments in Baltimore or similar markets." 🏡💼 #RealEstateInvesting #BaltimoreRealEstate

Peoples have different degrees of risk tolerance so there is no best way to go about doing things, just find a sweet spot as far as risk/reward that works well for you and your investing goals.Some people choose to sell their properties after awhile to buy new properties (hopefully at below market value) and thus earn instant equity by buying correctly, and it also resets their leverage back to a higher amount thus amplifying their gains. 

You have the risk tolerance I wish I had!

In general I believe you need to leverage in real estate but how much leverage you want to take on depends on your risk tolerance and property class.

Hello, For acquiring your first property in Dallas, Texas, consider the following investing strategies:Buy and hold: Purchase a property for long-term rental income and potential appreciation.House hacking: Buy a multi-unit property, live in one unit, and rent out the others to offset expenses.Fix and flip: Purchase below-market-value properties, renovate, and sell for a profit.Choose a strategy based on your goals, risk tolerance, and available time commitment.  

There was of course, a little bit of smoke that came in through windows, and trailed behind them as they came inside but it was fairly tolerable.  

It's difficult to say which is better, real estate or the stock market, as it depends on an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment strategy.

Make sure the numbers work for your financial situation, time available to spend on the investment and risk tolerance.

Go at your own pace, risk tolerance and goals.