This is not a "one size fits all" strategy.

If local numbers don’t work, it doesn’t mean rush OOS, it means slow down, protect your capital, and wait for a deal or structure that actually fits your risk tolerance.

We are on the tail end of our rehab and I can't wait to list it.Find a market that fits your budget.

before worrying about whether it technically pencils.For those actively closing deals:At what point do you decide a deal just isn’t the right fit — even if the numbers look workable on paper?

There might be some trial and error before you find a good fit.

Mentorship can be a great resource, but it's not a one size fits all approach that works for everybody. 

This would fit your "below-market service".Maybe a topic for another discussion but I have not seen preferred return on short-term deals.

Let me know if you find a good fit I’d be interested too.As you can see most of the replies are from well meaning people not from this area. 

Modern workers are demanding more: wellness-focused environments, fitness centers, medical services, mothers’ rooms, and meditation spaces—amenities once associated only with major tech firms like Google, Apple, and Microsoft.

Even if you decide house hacking isn't your best first option, getting with a lender and real estate agent is still the right first step to help you figure out the financing and investment opportunity for you.From there, for your next investments, you’ll want to consider how they fit with your current income from a tax perspective.