Building a strong financial foundation will not only help you secure your first property but also provide flexibility for future investments.Next, immerse yourself in learning about the real estate market trends, particularly in the Atlanta and North Georgia areas.

@Anthony Liguori with how difficult Newark NJ makes it for landlords unless the laws change there are many other options for markets around North Jersey which will produce amazing returns and way less stress for landlord. 500-700k properties in the right area have best shot at hitting 1% rule, even in todays market.   

It’s helpful seeing how other investors structure their criteria, especially when comparing different North Carolina submarkets.

I’m having trouble deciding where I should be looking and what metrics I should focus on when trying to make a decision on where to move.My current options are Texas, North Carolina, Arizona, and Wisconsin (where I live now).

Mortgage-backed securities are choppy but generally firmer, and the 10-year yield sits at 4.0006%.Addison, Allen, Anna, Azle, Batch Springs, Bedford, Benbrook, Burleson, Cedar Hill, Celina, Cleburne, Colleyville, Coppell, Corinth, Crowley, DeSoto, Duncanville, Ennis, Euless, Farmers Branch, Fate, Flower Mound, Forest Hill, Forney, Glenn Heights, Grapevine, Greenville, Haltom City, Highland Village, Hurst, Keller, Lancaster, Little Elm, Mansfield, Midlothian, Mineral Wells, Murphy, North Richland Hills, Prosper, Red Oak, Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City, Sachse, Saginaw, Seagoville, Southlake, Terrell, The Colony, Trophy Club, University Park, Watauga, Waxahachie, Weatherford, White Settlement, Wylie, Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie, McKinney, Frisco, Mesquite, Carrollton, Denton, Richardson, Lewisville, or Arlington

Quote from @Mark Simpson: The FIFA World Cup is coming to North America in 2026  - you’re about to experience one of the biggest booking surges of your entire STR career....

If an appraiser has to force the value, it's not going to happen in a Section 8 area.Your zip codes are 35206 - only South in address. do not have North in the address35208 - Ensley Highlands is easier (South of Interstate 20, North of Hwy 11/3rd Ave N) South of Hwy 11 can work but be careful with your selection35211 - This area can work but be careful with your selection35228 - More of a suburb but similar demographics35214 - Higher prices areas but would appraise easier for you

I’m originally from Ohio and looking to diversify into the Columbus/Dayton market.I’m targeting stabilized 4+ unit multifamily between $800k - $2M (no heavy rehabs) in Grandview Heights, 5th by Northwest, German Village, and Short North.

Neither the Kenosha nor the Racine Landlord Associations are that progressive yet; they still tend to serve traditional investing. 

Hey Jonathan - I would love to find some meet ups on the North Shore in MA.