It's been about 3years now, and it's in the Augusta, GA area.

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Quote from @Augusta Owens: A contractor filed a mechanic’s lien against me but misspelled my name, so the lien doesn’t show under my legal name or the property in the Dallas county system.

Out-of-State: Pros & Cons**Staying Local**- Easier to manage or check on- Build hands-on experience- Tighter margins in Nashville**Going Out-of-State**-Better cash flow-Landlord-friendly states-Requires a solid team and more upfront due diligenceIf cash flow is your top priority and you’re open-minded, out-of-state investing in the Midwest or Southeast might be your best move, especially for a buy-and-hold strategy.Top Markets for Cash Flow Right Now:These are all turnkey-friendly and beginner-friendly:*Birmingham, AL*Indianapolis, IN*Cleveland OH*Augusta or Macon, GAAll have solid rent-to-price ratios, affordable entry points, and reliable property management infrastructure.Evaluating a Market (Checklist Style):* Landlord-friendly laws* Low property taxes* Population and job growth* Diverse economy* Strong rent-to-price ratio (1% or better is great for cash flow)* Good local turnkey teams or PMsFinancing Tips for Your First Deal:* Conventional 15–25% down: Still the most straightforward route.* House hack: FHA (3.5% down) or conventional (5%) if you’re willing to live in it.* Portfolio lenders: Great if you want to scale quicker or buy in LLC.* DSCR loans: For out-of-state investors - based on property cash flow, not your income.Common First-Timer Mistakes to Avoid:* Overestimating rent or underestimating expenses* Buying in a bad area just because it’s cheap* Not vetting the property manager* Emotional decisions over data-driven ones* Skipping proper inspections or due diligenceYou’re already doing the hardest part: asking the right questions and taking the initiative to plan thoughtfully.You can invest remotely as a first-timer - just be disciplined with your numbers, vet your team hard, and be willing to move forward without everything feeling 100% perfect.

Good afternoon!New here and looking to learn a lot.My goal is to be able to quit my office job and work for myself. I'm tired of chasing dimes. Time to start chasing dollars! 

Augusta, GA can be a solid market, especially if you’re focused on affordability and long-term rental potential.

For strong cash flow over the next 2–3 years, I'd keep an eye on Indianapolis, Cleveland, Birmingham, Augusta, and Kansas City.

New Census data shows a fascinating convergence: Austin, Orlando, Phoenix, and Atlanta each posted remarkably similar annual permit totals between 11,400-12,300 units—but the underlying trends tell a story of dramatic geographic rebalancing.Pandemic hotspots are cooling fast:Austin: -7,910 units (steepest decline nationally)Phoenix: -5,891 unitsAtlanta: -3,088 unitsMiami: -3,000+ units (dropped to #16 nationally)Los Angeles and Washington DC: -4,000 to -4,500 units eachMeanwhile, emerging markets are heating up:Orlando: +4,351 units (strong growth despite regional trends)Columbus, OH: +22% year-over-yearChicago and Anaheim showing renewed strengthSmaller metros like Fayetteville, Omaha, Des Moines, and Augusta all gained 1,200-2,200 unitsThis shift suggests developers are chasing opportunities beyond traditional pandemic winners, spreading growth to up-and-coming markets with better fundamentals and less frothy pricing.

3) Any specific states you recommend to set up any of these (Not sure where I'll be purchasing property yet, maybe Detroit, maybe Cleavland, maybe Augusta, maybe Des Moines, maybe Saint Cloud, maybe Memphis...)4) I already have a LLC based in Hong Kong (We call them limited companies, but the principle is the same).

I personally own 13 doors in Jacksonville and 1 in Augusta GA.