The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) gave conditional approval on Friday for a pilot program allowing Freddie Mac to purchase SFR closed end second mortgages. 

I am seeking advice on the most ideal location in terms of ease of renting, a strong rental market, and potential future appreciation in value over the next 5-10 years.

Especially in this market with a house hack- that is the golden ticket!

Thats if all the HVAC are in good conditions and roof. 

In general, RE realized the largest appreciation rate post pandemic due to easy money spurring investor demand, and depending on the market, the mass wave of demand entering into the STR market.

Make sure to conduct thorough financial analysis and consider factors such as property appreciation, rental demand, and market conditions.

I've been interested in investing since about August of last year, and I finally decided on my avenue and my target markets around mid April of this year after getting over some analysis paralysis. 

They are not very popular in my market (Milwaukee) either, but for no obvious reasons.

I have an extensive network of properties and being a licensed realtor myself I have access to things that aren't brought to market How did you finance this deal?

It's an exciting step towards financial independence.To do so, determine your goals, assess your financial situation, and research the market.