Who cares what you pay, so long as you are profitable at the end right? 

Not saying this one is real or fake, but be careful with what you see on the internet.

I just finished reading The House Hacking Strategy by Caraig Curelop.

late summer/fall timing tends to give you a better chance to open those doors; although listings start to wane that time of year into the winter.I'm reading that you leveraged to buy this first single-family rental. 

I’m reading One Rental at a Time right now.

So much info out there to read up on! 

a 135 year old home needs a steward, someone who takes care of the home - at the time as a fairly new investor I misjudged the situation - the "location, location, location rule" does not alway go up!

My two cents - be careful on the timing of switching jobs while trying to qualify for a mortgage.

Here is my current situation as I start to consider investing in rental properties; the fact that I am starting to look into it probably means it's already too late and would only go downhill.Stocks and retirement: I have a solid amount here, and am taking care of annual contribution to the retirement account.Cash: too much in the money market.

a 135 year old home needs a steward, someone who takes care of the home - at the time as a fairly new investor I misjudged the situation - the "location, location, location rule" does not alway go up!