NOT THE CASE.Check out The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods before buying a cheapo house off of Zillow.

The reasons are:Affordable duplexes and small multis compared to coastal markets.Strong rental demand driven by a mix of blue-collar and medical industry jobs.Tennessee is very landlord-friendly.Plenty of investor-friendly PMs and contractors on the ground.Even if Memphis isn’t ultimately your market, the principles carry over: build a trusted local team, make sure the numbers cash flow even after management/repairs, and buy in an area with strong, consistent rental demand.Since you mentioned wanting minimal work, newer multis or properties already tenant-occupied might be a better starting point than heavy rehabs, at least for your first deal.

These two elements often get overlooked in the excitement of deal-making, but they play a critical role in the long-term success and sustainability of your investment journey.A well-thought-out tax strategy helps ensure you're maximizing all available deductions, utilizing the most favorable tax structures, and ultimately keeping more of your hard-earned income.

But the structure of Michael’s program was thorough and ultimately helped us get across the finish line.If you're just looking to buy a couple of rentals or maybe a small multifamily deal, you can probably get there on your own.

Ultimately, I would like a professional who can provide tailored advice and prepare and file our returns accurately.Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.Anthony

What I ultimately decided on after speaking with many people in the business and bank customer representatives was to make a savings account for each deposit.

I ultimately ended up looking & investing out of state in Ohio. 

Don’t wait—this is your chance to lock in savings and guarantee your seat at the ultimate real estate investing event of the year.2.

Quote from @Joseph Agins: I previously loaned my LLC $150K to purchase a rental property (SFH) and I'd now like to set up an interest only loan, let's say for 5 yrs, until the LLC can refinance the property through a bank and ultimately pay myself back the $150K.

Ultimately, it comes down to what your time is worth.